La Chapelle Hermitage Rouge 2021
92 pts Vinous
Critic: Nicolas Greinacher
Drinking Dates: 2025-2036
2021 is the first vintage where the Hermitage La Chapelle is labelled as Domaine de la Chapelle instead of Paul Jaboulet Aîné. As is customary, it blends grapes from various lieux-dits (mainly Le Méal and Les Bessards, with small additions of Les Greffieux and Les Rocoules). The 2021 unwinds with precise violet, rose petal and black cherry. Cedar and spice undertones add more layers. Hitting the palate with moderate flavor concentration, this is a rather delicate rendition of this cuvée. It delivers excellent freshness on the focused finish and should drink well over the next decade. - Tasted: 01-OCT-23
Description
92 pts Vinous
Critic: Nicolas Greinacher
Drinking Dates: 2025-2036
2021 is the first vintage where the Hermitage La Chapelle is labelled as Domaine de la Chapelle instead of Paul Jaboulet Aîné. As is customary, it blends grapes from various lieux-dits (mainly Le Méal and Les Bessards, with small additions of Les Greffieux and Les Rocoules). The 2021 unwinds with precise violet, rose petal and black cherry. Cedar and spice undertones add more layers. Hitting the palate with moderate flavor concentration, this is a rather delicate rendition of this cuvée. It delivers excellent freshness on the focused finish and should drink well over the next decade. - Tasted: 01-OCT-23
