HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 1978 PAUL JABOULET AINE |

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1978 Paul Jaboulet Aîné u. 1x3cm, 1x3.5cm, 1x4.5cm, 1x5cm, 1x6.5cm, 1x9cm, labels lightly damp stained, neck labels damp stained, 2 capsules with signs of old seepage, corks slightly depressedIn 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 100 195:6 mags (oc)per lot: GBP 11,000-15,000per lot: USD 13,000-18,000per lot: EUR 12,000-16,000LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIREOffered Duty Paid onlyEstimates are per lot