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RARE CASE OF THE GREAT HERMITAGE LA CHAPELLE 1961
The mythical Hermitage 'La Chapelle', a 'Grand Vin' produced with syrah, takes its name from the little Chapel 'Saint Christophe', which overlooks the vineyards of Hermitage. 'La Chapelle' which has been the property of Maison Paul Jaboulet Ainée since 1919, comes from a blending of the best parcels of the Hermitage appellation from vineyards such as Méal and Bessards.
This is a unique opportunity to purchase a rare case of Hermitage La Chapelle 1961 that have been stored in optimum conditions in the Jaboulet cellar since new release from the domaine. Hermitage La Chapelle 1961 is classed as one of the mythical wine of the 20th century.
Hermitage, La Chapelle--Vintage 1961
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Recent release from the Domaine. Offered in a new original wooden case of six bottles from the domaine. Excellent appearance. Levels: five at 2,5cms or better and one at 3.5cms
Tasting note: This is unquestionably one of the greatest wines made in the twentieth century. In the two dozen tastings where I have had the 1961 La Chapelle, I rated it 100 points twenty times. The opaque purple/garnet color is accompanied by spectacular aromatics representing the essence of old vine Syrah (smoked meat, pepper, hoisin sauce, and soy).
As the wine sits in the glass, notions of pepper, new saddle leather, grilled meat, and awesome levels of blackberry, plum, and black currant liqueur-like notes emerge. Extremely unctuous, with compelling concentration and purity, this full-bodied, seamless, mouthfilling 1961 is truly immortal. It still possesses a freshness and vigor that defy its nearly forty years of age. It should continue to drink well for two more decades. Prodigious stuff! 100 Points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 129 (Jun 2000)
6 bottles per lot
The mythical Hermitage 'La Chapelle', a 'Grand Vin' produced with syrah, takes its name from the little Chapel 'Saint Christophe', which overlooks the vineyards of Hermitage. 'La Chapelle' which has been the property of Maison Paul Jaboulet Ainée since 1919, comes from a blending of the best parcels of the Hermitage appellation from vineyards such as Méal and Bessards.
This is a unique opportunity to purchase a rare case of Hermitage La Chapelle 1961 that have been stored in optimum conditions in the Jaboulet cellar since new release from the domaine. Hermitage La Chapelle 1961 is classed as one of the mythical wine of the 20th century.
Hermitage, La Chapelle--Vintage 1961
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Recent release from the Domaine. Offered in a new original wooden case of six bottles from the domaine. Excellent appearance. Levels: five at 2,5cms or better and one at 3.5cms
Tasting note: This is unquestionably one of the greatest wines made in the twentieth century. In the two dozen tastings where I have had the 1961 La Chapelle, I rated it 100 points twenty times. The opaque purple/garnet color is accompanied by spectacular aromatics representing the essence of old vine Syrah (smoked meat, pepper, hoisin sauce, and soy).
As the wine sits in the glass, notions of pepper, new saddle leather, grilled meat, and awesome levels of blackberry, plum, and black currant liqueur-like notes emerge. Extremely unctuous, with compelling concentration and purity, this full-bodied, seamless, mouthfilling 1961 is truly immortal. It still possesses a freshness and vigor that defy its nearly forty years of age. It should continue to drink well for two more decades. Prodigious stuff! 100 Points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 129 (Jun 2000)
6 bottles per lot