Log in / Sign up Domaine de la Chapelle La Chapelle Hermitage Rouge Magnum 1.5L 2022
The jewel in the Jaboulet collection has always been the legendary ‘La Chapelle’ Hermitage, a great red wine made purely from syrah, which owes its name to the famous little Sainte Christophe chapel which overlooks the Hermitage vineyards. ‘La Chapelle’ which has been solely owned by Paul Jaboulet Aîné since 1919.
La Chapelle is a cornerstone of the world’s finest wine heritage. Its 26-hectare vineyard in Hermitage boasts century-old Syrah vines from the Méal and Bessards parcels, capturing the essence of this historic terroir.
The vineyard’s legacy dates back to the 13th century with Knight Gaspard de Sterimberg, whose hermit life inspired the Hermitage appellation. Remarkable elegance and complexity, enhanced by mineral notes on the finish.
Braised veal sweetbreads with morels, or classic Boeuf Bourguignon.
Jaboulet's Hermitage La Chapelle is undoubtedly one of the greatest red wines in the world. Named after a tiny chapel (built by the knight Gaspard de Stérimberg in 1235) sitting at the highest point of the appellation's steepest hillside, this incredibly concentrated wine requires a minimum of ten years' keeping before it can unveil the full breadth of its aromas. The grapes are all destemmed, and harvested as late as possible. After a long vatting (25 days on average), the wine is matured in barrels (25% new wood) for a period of 12 to 16 months. In its youth, Hermitage la Chapelle is distinguished by its dark colour, developing incredibly intense aromas. Slightly woody, with hints of spice and very ripe wild fruits in its youth, La Chapelle develops licorice, candied fruit, mushroom, leather and undergrowth aromas after many years of ageing.
The imposing structure of this exceptional wine offers a perfect combination of power, character and refinement. With its phenomenal longevity, Jaboulet's Hermitage la Chapelle easily matches the best red wines of Bordeaux or Burgundy.
