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2003
Hermitage Paul Jaboulet Ainé La Chapelle
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Paul Jaboulet Ainé
jaboulet.com
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| Appellation: |
Hermitage - Vallée du Rhône - France
(AOC)
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Syrah
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Outstanding |
| Est. Price: |
$160.00 |
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Tasting Notes:
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rated:
February 1, 2006
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Josh Reynolds, IWC
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92 points
"Deep, saturated ruby. Instensely spicy aromas of blackberry, bitter cherry, tobacco and minerals, with a complicating note of black pepper that became more pronounced with air. This is quite fresh and lively for the vintage, showing tangy red and dark berry flavors and a solid, chewy texture. Finshes with considerable finesse. IWC Issue 124, January/February 2006."
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rated:
December 17, 2007
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James Molesworth (WS)
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96 points
"Deceptively graceful at first, with a Burgundian-like perfume, this quickly delivers a torrent of fruit-blackberry, boysenberry and black currant--that cascades over itself, pushed from behind by flavors of mocha, mineral, tar and violets. Long, sweet and pure through a densely structured finish. 4,000 cases made. Best from 2008-2030"
Best 2008-2030
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December 17, 2007
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Robert Parker (WA)
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95 points
"The finest example of this cuvee since 1990, the 2003 La Chapelle (50,000 bottles rather than the normal 96,000+ were produced) possesses an inky/purple color as well as a tremendous bouquet of creme de cassis, crushed flowers, truffles, and licorice. Full-bodied and powerful (15% natural alcohol) with good freshness and definition, this big, rich, dense, reassuringly great La Chapelle should be cellared for 5-8 years, and drunk over the following 20-25. Issue 63"
Best 2011-2036
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