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2016

Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle

Tasted 30 March 2022 Northern Rhône · Hermitage

Less overtly exuberant and much more of a "cooler" feel to it than the 2017, the 2016 carries an older world restraint that presents a balanced and suave profile, especially for such a young wine; much truer to its…

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2017

Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle

Northern Rhône · Hermitage

Oh it's far too early my friends, but darnit-all if this isn't a fine specimen worth having in the cellar for a rainy day a few years from now. Opaque in the glass, with only the rims allowing…

Reviewed 2 October 2021
2018

Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert

Northern Rhône · Crozes-Hermitage

Purple plum, blackberry, and black licorice notes gently push through on the medium delivery, with a pleasurable unfolding of flavor. Somewhat simple on the initial pull of the cork; decanting for…

Reviewed 7 April 2021
2017

Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Maison Bleue

Northern Rhône · Hermitage

Plum, boysenberry, black cherry, and bits of sauvage and saline hit the palate with a smooth but youthfully linear execution. The profile is complete but extremely primary. Medium grip with no…

Reviewed 25 March 2021
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