97 points Jeb Dunnuck (JebDunnuck.com): "I’ve always loved the 2012 Hermitage La Chapelle, and this is the first vintage where winemaker Caroline Frey feels that you can see the full effect of the shift to organic viticulture. Its deep purple color is followed by a ripe, full-bodied, sexy wine loaded with notions of bouquet garni, toasted bread, spiced meats, and assorted darker fruits. Concentrated, structured, and perfectly balanced, it’s a magical Hermitage that has some accessibility today yet will cruise for another 25-30 years. (3/27/19)"
95 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "[$302/750ml list] Saturated ruby. Seductively perfumed bouquet displays suave black and blue fruit liqueur, potpourri and incense aromas underscored by a smoky mineral quality. Gains power and spiciness with air, picking up a sexy floral pastille quality that builds in the glass. Sweet, palate-coating blueberry and cherry-cola flavors are superbly concentrated yet lively thanks to juicy acidity and a zesty peppery nuance. Strikingly vibrant, linear and long on the finish, with the mineral and floral notes emphatically repeating. Drink: 2022-2040. (Feb 2015)"
Product SKU | 340622 |
Producer | Jaboulet Aîné |
Country | France |
Region | Rhône |
SubRegion | Northern Rhône |
Appellation | Hermitage |
Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
Vintage | 2012 |
Size | 1.5L |
Color | Red |
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