Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Robert Parker - 01 Jan 97
Deep polished ruby-colored, with a polite, restrained aromatic profile, this vintage, so disappointing in the northern Rhene, has turned out a surprisingly pleasant La Chapelle. Although understated when compared to the great vintages, the wine exhibits m
Drinking Date: 1995 - 2005
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 28 Jan 06
Quite pale ruby verging towards brick. Definite decay on the nose. Sweet start and quite light. Fading. Furry, drying finish. The tannins are, alas, going to outlive the fruit. Chocolate dust – like the bottom of a box of not very good milk chocs. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2000 - 2005
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.