1979 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle

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Tasting notes
Score 16/20 · Drink 2000-2008, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2006

Dark ruby. Very meaty indeed – much more concentrated than many younger wines even if there’s a little hint of oxidation on this decanted bottle. Starting to age but there is impressive body. Not subtle but very vigorous for its age. Dry, inky finish. (JR)

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2000-2016, Robert Parker, Jun 2000

This brilliant dark ruby/purple-colored 1979 still retains a youthful vigor. Spicy, with plenty of smoke, dried herb, pepper, and cassis fruit, this outstanding, smoky, gamy (smoked meats galore), full-bodied La Chapelle reveals some angularity and rough tannin in the finish, but all other signs are positive. While it does not possess the weight of the biggest, most muscular vintages of La Chapelle, it is an exciting wine. Anticipated maturity: now-2016

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker

This brilliant dark ruby/purple-colored 1979 still retains a youthful vigor. Spicy, with plenty of smoke, dried herb, pepper, and cassis fruit, this outstanding, smoky, gamy (smoked meats galore), full-bodied La Chapelle reveals some angularity and rough tannin in the finish, but all other signs are positive. While it does not possess the weight of the biggest, most muscular vintages of La Chapelle, it is an exciting wine. Anticipated maturity: now-2016 Jun 2000, www.robertparker.com

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Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné
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Red

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