Hermitage La Chapelle 2012 Jaboulet Aine

Classification	NV
Type	Red
Brand	Jaboulet Aine
Vintage	2012
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Grape	Syrah/Shiraz
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (97)

The grand vin is the 2012 Hermitage la Chapelle, and it lives up to the billing in 2012. Coming mostly from the Meal and aged in just 20% new French oak, it’s a blockbuster that exhibits thrilling, mineral-drenched notes of spiced dark fruits, beef blood, black olive and toast. Full-bodied, deep, layered and incredibly concentrated, it has a stacked mid-palate and enough tannin to warrant another 4-5 years of bottle age. It will have 2-3 decades of overall prime drinking, and certainly evolve for longer.

Winespectator (92)

Very solid, with a loamy frame around a core of fleshy plum, fig and blackberry flavors. A backdrop of licorice root and roasted espresso shows on the finish. A little shy on energy, this exhibits a hefty dose of toast, ample depth of fruit and a good tug of terroir. Best from 2017 through 2024. 200 cases imported

BOW (8.50)