HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 1976 PAUL JABOULET AINE |

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1976 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Lot 7378: Bin soiled and damp stained labels, slightly scuffed capsules, Lot 7379: Excellent levels, color and clarity, labels heavily damp stained, bin soiled, 7 nicked, 1 slightly disintegrating, 2 very slightly nicked capsules, from different importersDeep, dark molasses. Gloriously rich, 'vegetal' nose. Musky, meaty - mixture of beef and lamb! Exotic cinnamon and coffee too. Toffee taste. Great richness. Great plummy fruit. So soft and melting and yet huge layers of flavour. Forget this vintage of La Chapelle at your peril. Drink now. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 7378:12 bts (cn) 7379:12 bts (cn)Estimates are per lot