HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 1978 PAUL JABOULET AINE

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1978 Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Lot 2155: Heavily damp stained and scuffed labels,7 nicked and partially torn labels, 2 loose labels, 2 nicked capsules, 1 slightly raised cork, 1 slight sign of seepage, excellent color and clarity, Lot 2156: Heavily damp stained, soiled and faded labels, torn and mostly missing labels, 5 slightly raised corks, excellent levels, color and clarity, Lot 2157: Heavily damp stained, soiled and faded labels, 5 raised corks, 6 torn and mostly missing labels, scuffed labels, 1 partially detached label, excellent levels, color and clarity

In 2011, deep, mature and dense to the rim. Deeply intoxicating, warm arabica coffee nose. Chocolate, cocoa and total allure. Cinnamon. On the palate, so elegant and delicious with such style and class. So much finesse - the tannins have been tamed and the fruit has maintained all its persistence. Finishes half-lacy and half-pure power. The balance ensures longevity. Juicy violets at the end. In 2012, a crisp and gamey nose and a creamy texture and, in 2013, the taste is full of liquorice. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

2155

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12 bts (sc)

2156

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12 bts (sc)

2157

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12 bts (sc)

Estimates are per lot