HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 1978 PAUL JABOULET AINE |

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1978 Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1 mag - u. 3cm, good color and clarity, label damp stained and detached, neck label scuffed and coming loose, 1 mag - Good level, color and clarity, label damp stained and slightly torn, 1 mag - u. 1x3cm, bin soiled and faded label, 1 mag - u. 1x3cm, bin soiled and faded label, capsule damaged at top, 1 mag - u. 1x3.5cm, bin soiled and faded label, depressed cork, 1 mag - Bin soiled and faded labelIn 2016, this retains all its splendour, dimension and sheer, juicy excitement. The great structure is still there, of course, but in the background, with the liquorice, tobacco and cocoa dominating. A very complete experience, ultra satisfying and balancing power and succulence as brilliantly as ever. It is mature Syrah-gamey too, an incredible autumn/winter wine (or an English summer wine, which is when I last drank it!). Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 1006 mags (6 cn)Estimates are per lot