Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Paul Jaboulet Aine |
Label Name: | Hermitage la Chapelle |
Vintage: | 2006 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Hermitage, Northern Rhône |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Syrah |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Representative scores for 2006: Vinous (Josh Raynolds) 93, Wine Advocate (Robert Parker / Jeb Dunnuck commentary) ~90–92, Jancis Robinson 17/20, Wine Spectator ~91; widely praised for maturity and classic La Chapelle character
Tasting Note
Smoky, meaty core of red and black berry preserves with violet, pepper, leather and mineral notes; savory soy and roasted meat accents, velvety texture and a long, smoky finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tournedos, braised short ribs, game birds with mushroom sauces. Asian: char siu or soy-braised beef, miso-glazed duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/braised short ribs), rich Cantonese red-cooked pork.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Syrah; hand-sorted, destemmed/lightly crushed; extended maceration (3–4 weeks); aged 15–18 months in French oak (≈20% new).
Vineyard Info
Flagship cuvée of Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné, blending fruit from Le Méal, Les Bessards and other Hermitage lieux-dits; Frey family took control in 2006 and moved toward organic/biodynamic practices.