HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 1991 PAUL JABOULET AINE |

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1991 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Good levels, labels slightly soiledTotally 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 91 79:2 bts (cn)per lot: GBP 180-240per lot: USD 200-300per lot: EUR 200-260LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEXOffered Duty Paid onlyEstimates are per lot