HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 1978 PAUL JABOULET AINE |

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1978 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Labels 4 soiled, 5 heavily soiled, 3 loose, soiled and partially torn, neck slips heavily soiled, 1 slightly faded and 1 torn, slightly worn capsules, 3 slightly raised corks, 2 very slightly sunken corks, very good levels, color and clarity, from different importersIn 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 10012 bts (cn)Estimates are per lot