HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 1982 PAUL JABOULET AINE |

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1982 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Lot 7344: u. 1x3cm, 2x3.5cm, 7x5cm, 1x5.5cm, labels slightly scuffed and soiled, 2 scuffed vintage slips, capsules 4 slightly worn, 2 damaged, very slightly sunken corks, good color and clarity, Lot 7345: u. 5x3cm, 2x3.5cm, 1x4cm, 2x4.5cm, 2 labels damp stained, rest slightly damp stained, 3 capsules slightly corroded on top, several neck labels very slightly damaged and coming looseIn 2011, wonderfully scented with sheer mature fruit perfume. Red fruit, roses and violets. On the palate, lovely, delicious fruit, underpinned by rich, vegetal flavours. A magnificent La Chapelle for now. It has a lovely acidity 'lift' at the end and simply melts in the mouth. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 92 7344:12 bts (cn) 7345:12 bts (cn)Estimates are per lot