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2004 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle
Vineyard: Paul Jaboulet and Aine
Price: $149.00
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Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz
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Region: France > Rhône > Hermitage
Other Vintages: 2005 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
Drink By 2011
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"Ruby-red. Intense spice and floral notes lift the deep cassis, dark cherry and cured tobacco aromas. Wild, gamey and sweet, with deep flavors of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, bitter licorice root and espresso framed by strong tannins. A solidly built if rather brooding La Chapelle that will require plenty of patience. Give this a decade in the cellar, at least" Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92 Points "Shows prominent herb and tobacco notes, but has the density of fruit for bal...
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  • International Wine Cellar
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for France-Rhône-Hermitage: 85 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>