HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 1972 PAUL JABOULET AINE |

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1972 Paul Jaboulet Aîné u. 1x3.5cm, heavily stained and torn label, heavily soiled neck label, scuffed and soiled capsule, slightly sunken cork, excellent color and clarityThere are massive 'legs' on the three vintages 1972, 1971 and 1970. The wine falls slowly down the glass leaving a trail like a snail, a sure sign of glycerol and 'fat'. A bouquet of glorious chocolate and iron. . Smoky blackcurrants. Tremendous, almost sweet scent. Smells like a great, much older wine from the Côte de Nuits. Vanilla pods and cinnamon sticks. Russian leather. Huge tannin and acidity. Great vegetal richness with a chocolate and coffee aftertaste and smoky fruit. A real pleasure to drink now and a wine that is very 'together'. Serena Sutcliffe, MW1 mag (cn)Estimates are per lot