Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Paul Jaboulet Aine |
Label Name: | Hermitage la Chapelle |
Vintage: | 1978 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Hermitage, Northern Rhône |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Syrah |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate #129, Jun 2000) 100 pts; Jeb Dunnuck / eRobertParker (Sept 2015) 100 pts; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~96 pts; Decanter tasting notes and commercial listings corroborate high scores and long aging potential
Tasting Note
Full-bodied, concentrated Syrah: blackcurrant/cassis, licorice, violets, smoked meat, truffle and leather with espresso/cocoa notes, velvety tannins and a very long, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, mushroom/truffle dishes, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, braised beef noodle soup, sichuan-style beef or lamb skewers.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Syrah from top Hermitage parcels; traditional fermentation and extended maceration, matured roughly 18 months in French oak barrels (mix of large old casks and some new oak).
Vineyard Info
Paul Jaboulet Aîné, founded 1834; La Chapelle is the estate flagship from premier parcels (Les Bessards, Le Méal), long regarded as one of Hermitage's greatest wines.