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Hermitage, La Chapelle--Vintage 1978
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Tasting Notes: So massive that it was given an extra year in cask. First tasted in its third year: opaque, purple; peppery; packed with fruit. Tannic. Next a jump of eleven years: "perfection now". Three years later (1995) at the MW tasting of Penfolds Grange against La Chapelle: the latter was softer and somewhat overwhelmed by the Australian classic. Next, at the Jaboulet seminar in 1998.: now medium-deep, still retaining a hint of youth; very fragrant bouquet; rich, perfect weight and state. A velvety magnum, powerful (alcohol 15 in Paris. Most recently, with boned saddle of lamb: still ruby-shadded; lovely bouquet; sweetish, soft, perfect balance. March 2001 ***** M.B
6 bottles per lot
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Tasting Notes: So massive that it was given an extra year in cask. First tasted in its third year: opaque, purple; peppery; packed with fruit. Tannic. Next a jump of eleven years: "perfection now". Three years later (1995) at the MW tasting of Penfolds Grange against La Chapelle: the latter was softer and somewhat overwhelmed by the Australian classic. Next, at the Jaboulet seminar in 1998.: now medium-deep, still retaining a hint of youth; very fragrant bouquet; rich, perfect weight and state. A velvety magnum, powerful (alcohol 15 in Paris. Most recently, with boned saddle of lamb: still ruby-shadded; lovely bouquet; sweetish, soft, perfect balance. March 2001 ***** M.B
6 bottles per lot