HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 1991 PAUL JABOULET AINE |

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1991 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Excellent levels, color and clarity, 1 damaged neck labelTotally thick and black, just showing the beginnings of maturity at the rim. Marvellous, almost 'Burgundian' rich nose, like deep layered vegetation. Superb projection. Cinnamon toast. Pure liquorice on the palate. Lovely richness, with drier tannins underpinning. Roasted aspects. Rich plums. Great wine in a very one-off genre. Black liquorice and leather finish. Another bottle, at 17 years old, was all smoky cassis on the nose, with a great blackcurrant and liquorice taste. Sumptuous stuff and more concentration than the 1990. Rich black cherries. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 9112 bts (oc)Estimates are per lot