Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Joe Czerwinski - 29 Dec 17
The 2015 Hermitage La Chapelle is one of the estate’s finest recent efforts. It’s packed with firm tannins and will need to be lost in the cellar for a decade, but it will reward those with patience. Richly concentrated and full-bodied, it hits all the expected notes—cassis, black olive, smoke, crushed stone, pencil shavings and espresso—then finishes long, with an aristocratic sense of reserve and austerity. Winemaker Jacques Devernois compares it to a woman’s black dress, meaning it speaks of elegance and class.
Drinking Date: 2027 - 2050
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Vinous Nicolas Greinacher - 28 Mar 24
The medium- to full-bodied 2015 Hermitage La Chapelle unwinds with expressive rose petal, crushed violets, black pepper, licorice and ripe blackberry. Wafts of graphite, cedar and tobacco add more layers. Polished tannins neatly frame this concentrated La Chapelle that demands at least four more years in bottle.
Drinking Date: 2028 - 2035
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 10 Sep 24
Quite a black tinge to a very deep crimson. Looks more youthful than the Attunga 2015. It's also more restrained on the nose with some oak.  Dry finish. A little tight on the end. Not ready. Less obviously appealing than the richer Attunga 1865. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2042
Hermitage Fine Wine

Hermitage

Hermitage, a prestigious Northern Rhône appellation, is famed for its exceptional red and white wines. The reds, made primarily from Syrah, are known for their intense flavours of dark berries, black olives, spices, and smoky, meaty notes, with structured tannins and long finishes. The whites, mainly from Marsanne and Roussanne, offer richness with balanced acidity and flavours of honey, stone fruits, and nuts. Top producers like Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, E. Guigal, and Domaine Delas Frères are celebrated for showcasing Hermitage's unique terroir and quality.