1996 Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Rhône Size:75cl a mix of darker fruit

a mix of darker fruit and pureed berries

pure bouquet with joyful red cherry and crushed strawberry aromas

having an exquisite balance of well defined spirit and beautifully integrated vanilla

Sweet rose petal

Volumes are up 50 percent but Étienne warned us that the run of short vintages has depleted their reserves

1996 Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Rhône Size:75cl a mix of darker fruitHermitage La Chapelle is named after the small hermits Chapel built in 1235 on the Hermitage hill; the wine regularly amazes with its incredible array of flavours fruity and enticing when young but acquiring complex leathery and gamey overtones with age. This wine is ready to drink and will compliment any Autumnal or Winter fare well. A rustic bouquet with dried cranberries and redcurrants, sous bois, tobacco leaf, tanned saddle leather and spice. A