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Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage 2019

SKU: PJLC201911 UCAU

$549.99

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This is a wine of exceptional rarity, produced from carefully selected old-vine Syrah on the hallowed slopes of Hermitage Hill. Limited in production and fiercely sought after, its most iconic vintages are treasures of the wine world.

100pts, Joe Czerwinski!

Sourced from a premium private cellar

Critic Scores

100 // Joe Czerwinski

"Might this be the next vintage of La Chapelle to crack triple digits? Knockout aromas of crushed stone, violets, blueberries, and cassis mark the nose of the 2019 Hermitage La Chapelle, while the full-bodied palate is undeniably more intense and powerful than the more elegant 2018. Rich and velvety, it coats the mouth with dark fruit and creamy-textured espresso, yet retains remarkable length and licorice-derived peppery freshness on the finish. Wow!"

98 // Jeb Dunnuck

"Compared to the La Maison Bleue, the 2019 Hermitage La Chapelle is more closed, tight, and primary, with a focused, full-bodied style that carries impressive black and blue fruits, graphite, bloody meat, and ample minerality. Structured and tannic, yet wonderfully concentrated and pure, it's not for those seeking instant gratification, but it’s another stunning Hermitage in the making."

95 // John Gilman

"The flagship bottling of Hermitage “La Chapelle” from Caroline Frey is treated the same as the La Maison Bleue in the cellars, but the fruit for this bottling hails from different lieux à dits on the hill: mostly from Le Méal and Les Bessards, with smaller portions of the blend from parcels in Les Rocoules and Les Greffeiux. Like the La Maison Bleue bottling in 2019, the La Chapelle was raised in fifteen percent new oak (both barriques and demi-muids) for eighteen months and comes in listed at 15.5 percent octane in this vintage, despite Madame Frey and her team at Jaboulet being one of the earliest harvesters on the hill of Hermitage each year. The wine is clearly a legend in the making, showing no signs of sur maturité in its complex and sappy nose of sweet dark berries and cassis, pepper, roasted venison, woodsmoke, stony soil tones, violets and just a hint of oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure, with bottomless depth at the core, ripe, firm tannins, excellent balance and focus and a long, nascently complex and utterly seamless finish. This is certainly a big wine, but it is so impeccably balanced that one does not have the sense of either power or muscle, but rather simply incredible depth and intensity of flavor. It is most assuredly not hot on the(more...)"

95 // James Suckling

"A big, rich wine with intense fruit, showing blackberry, black olive and black truffle character. Full-bodied and layered with chewy tannins that are soft and juicy. It’s a little warm on the finish. Yet, the decadence is so attractive and the phenolics keep it in line. This is very solid. Try after 2024."

Product Details

Red

2019

Syrah

PAUL JABOULET AÎNÉ

Hermitage, Rhone Valley, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

13.5%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage 2019 is a masterful expression of the prestigious Hermitage appellation in the northern Rhône Valley. Crafted exclusively from old-vine Syrah grown on the revered granite slopes of Hermitage Hill, this wine showcases the exceptional terroir and rich winemaking heritage that define one of France's most celebrated regions.

Limited in production and highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike, La Chapelle 2019 embodies the perfect harmony of power and elegance. The wine opens with an intense bouquet of dark berries, black pepper, and subtle earthy undertones, revealing the depth and complexity that only old vines and meticulous vineyard selection can achieve. Its full-bodied structure is balanced by refined, velvety tannins and a persistent finish, reflecting the expert vinification techniques employed by Paul Jaboulet Aine.

This vintage has earned widespread acclaim, including a coveted 100 points rating from renowned critic Joe Czerwinski, underscoring its status as a benchmark for Hermitage Syrah. The 2019 harvest benefited from ideal weather conditions that enhanced grape quality, resulting in vibrant acidity and concentrated fruit flavors, further elevating the wine’s balance and finesse.

The Hermitage region’s unique combination of granite soils and a continental climate nurtures Syrah grapes with remarkable intensity and complexity. This terroir, coupled with the producer’s commitment to excellence, makes La Chapelle 2019 a rare gem with outstanding aging potential, promising evolving layers of flavor and sophistication over time.

Key Highlights:

Produced from old-vine Syrah on the iconic Hermitage Hill, a site renowned for exceptional quality and limited yields

Acclaimed with 100 points from critic Joe Czerwinski, affirming its elite status

Sourced from a premium private cellar, ensuring provenance and superb condition

Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage 2019 stands as a pinnacle of Rhône Valley winemaking. Its rare availability, prestigious origins, and impeccable quality make it an extraordinary choice for those seeking a refined, powerful, and timeless Syrah.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage 2019 is a masterful expression of the prestigious Hermitage appellation in the northern Rhône Valley. Crafted exclusively from old-vine Syrah grown on the revered granite slopes of Hermitage Hill, this wine showcases the exceptional terroir and rich winemaking heritage that define one of France's most celebrated regions.

Limited in production and highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike, La Chapelle 2019 embodies the perfect harmony of power and elegance. The wine opens with an intense bouquet of dark berries, black pepper, and subtle earthy undertones, revealing the depth and complexity that only old vines and meticulous vineyard selection can achieve. Its full-bodied structure is balanced by refined, velvety tannins and a persistent finish, reflecting the expert vinification techniques employed by Paul Jaboulet Aine.

This vintage has earned widespread acclaim, including a coveted 100 points rating from renowned critic Joe Czerwinski, underscoring its status as a benchmark for Hermitage Syrah. The 2019 harvest benefited from ideal weather conditions that enhanced grape quality, resulting in vibrant acidity and concentrated fruit flavors, further elevating the wine’s balance and finesse.

The Hermitage region’s unique combination of granite soils and a continental climate nurtures Syrah grapes with remarkable intensity and complexity. This terroir, coupled with the producer’s commitment to excellence, makes La Chapelle 2019 a rare gem with outstanding aging potential, promising evolving layers of flavor and sophistication over time.

Key Highlights:

Produced from old-vine Syrah on the iconic Hermitage Hill, a site renowned for exceptional quality and limited yields
Acclaimed with 100 points from critic Joe Czerwinski, affirming its elite status
Sourced from a premium private cellar, ensuring provenance and superb condition

Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage 2019 stands as a pinnacle of Rhône Valley winemaking. Its rare availability, prestigious origins, and impeccable quality make it an extraordinary choice for those seeking a refined, powerful, and timeless Syrah.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Antoine Jaboulet set up his winemaking business Tain-l'Hermitage in 1834. He was succeeded by his sons, Paul and Henri who in turn passed the baton to Paul’s son Louis. Next came Louis’s son Gérard and then, in 1997, Gérard’s cousin, Michel Jaboulet. He ran the domain until 2006 when it was bought by the Frey Group which also owns vineyards in Champagne and Bordeaux (Château la Lagune). Today, oenologist Caroline Frey runs the property which has worked steadily to achieve an excellent standard. In 2013, Maison Jaboulet officially converted its vineyards to organic and in 2015 it received “High Environmental Value” certification. Beyond these accreditations though, the domain’s goal of bringing out the best in each majestic Rhône terroir remains unchanged. It achieves this goal by preserving the quality of the fruit, through meticulous vinification, and an attentive élevage.

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