HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 1979 PAUL JABOULET AINE |

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1979 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Lot 7348: Bin soiled and scuffed labels, 7 slightly sunken corks, excellent levels, color and clarity, Lot 7349: u. 3x3cm, 1x3.5cm, damp stained and bin soiled labels, 1 very slightly disintegrating, 1 corroded capsule, 3 slightly sunken corks, Lot 7350: u. 1x3cm, 1x3.5cm, damp stained, bin soiled and scuffed labels, 2 slightly corroded capsules, 3 slightly sunken corksDeep and mature. Lovely, spicy, elegant scent. A touch of cocoa to go with the fruit, which is so fresh inspite of the drought in this vintage. Quite 'sharp'. Lots of fruity attack. Red fruit rather than black. Not as 'thick' as the great years, but a very nice, elegant profile. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 90 7348:12 bts (cn) 7349:12 bts (cn) 7350:12 bts (cn)Estimates are per lot