Hermitage Domaine La Chapelle Jaboulet 1990
Hermitage Domaine La Chapelle Jaboulet 1990 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Syrah (Hermitage, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 36-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with lamb, beef stew, steak, venison.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Hermitage La Chapelle is crafted from Syrah sourced from the stoniest portions of the Méal, Bessard, Rocoules, and Greffieux parcels, where vines are aged between 40 and 100 years. The 1990 vintage retains its power, with firm tannins, complemented by tertiary nuances of leather and a hint of tobacco box. Jammy black fruits dominate the fruit profile. The acidity, mellowed by time, contributes to a beautifully rounded overall palate.