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Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage La Chapelle, 1996 (1.5L)

Red Wine from Northern Rhone, France
by Paul Jaboulet Aine
$449.99
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Antonio Galloni

91 points

"Saturated ruby-red. Brooding aromas of cassis, spice and woodsmoke, along with port-like notes of chocolate and damp earth. Thick, silky and a bit roasted in the mouth, with chocolate and game flavors. Still in a rather oxidative phase, as this wine often is in the year or two following the bottling. But has the acidity and strong tannic structure for a long, slow evolution in bottle. Very long, chewy finish." —Stephen Tanzer

Robert Parker

92 points

"The 1996 Hermitage La Chapelle is immensely impressive. The acidity is high. The color is black/purple, and the wine is extremely concentrated, but unevolved and impossible to penetrate. It could turn out like the 1983 and never develop as well as its early promise suggests. Nevertheless, it is a massive effort with extraordinary concentration, but the high acidity requires a minimum of 10 years of cellaring." —Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Wine Spectator

94 points

"Much more expressive on the nose than the '97—and darker and thicker—adding to the evidence that '96 is a better vintage in the northern Rhône. Delivers a round, clean, pure mouthfeel of vibrant, focused red berry and blackberry flavors. Superb balance, as it walks a tightrope among the relatively high acidity, ripe tannins and delicious fruit. Worth cellaring."

Wine Enthusiast

93 points

"What wonders lie beneath the surface of this tight-as-a-drum baby. Thick as a brick and barely revealing its charm now, this is a wine for the cellar. Monstrous oak is absorbed by the heft of the wine and enviable structure. Will almost certainly become brighter as the years go by."

More about Paul Jaboulet Aine

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Syrah

  • Vintage

    1996

  • Size

    1.5L

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Aromatic , Elegant , Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted lamb, grilled beef steak, coq au vin, wild mushroom risotto

Tasting Profile

Structured Hermitage with plum, garrigue, leather, and peppery spice aromas. Full-bodied with dark fruit, mineral, and herb flavors, firm but ripe tannins, and a long spiced finish.

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