Hermitage La Chapelle 1996 Jaboulet Aine

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Jaboulet Aine
Vintage	1996
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Grape	Syrah/Shiraz
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (92)

The 1996 Hermitage La Chapelle is immensely impressive. The acidity is high. The color is black/purple, and the wine is extremely concentrated, but unevolved and impossible to penetrate. It could turn out like the 1983 and never develop as well as its early promise suggests. Nevertheless, it is a massive effort with extraordinary concentration, but the high acidity requires a minimum of 10 years of cellaring.

Winespectator (94)

Much more expressive on the nose than the '97--and darker and thicker--adding to the evidence that '96 is a better vintage in the northern Rhône. Delivers a round, clean, pure mouthfeel of vibrant, focused red berry and blackberry flavors. Superb balance, as it walks a tightrope among the relatively high acidity, ripe tannins and delicious fruit. Worth cellaring.--La Chapelle vertical.

BOW (7.50)