Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long, Savoury Mineral finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast leg of lamb with garlic
    The most classic Northern Rhone pairing: mineral Syrah and roast lamb.
  • Hare a la Royale
    Rich gamey hare stew needs a wine of equal intensity and mineral complexity.
  • Grilled cote de boeuf with bone marrow
    The wine's structure and dark fruit match the richness of aged beef and marrow.

How to serve Hermitage La Chapelle

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast leg of lamb with garlic, Hare a la Royale, Grilled cote de boeuf with bone marrow. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Named for the Saint-Christophe chapel on the Hermitage hill, La Chapelle has been produced since the Jaboulet house was founded in 1834. The 1961 vintage remains the most-cited historic Jaboulet release.

  1. 1834: Paul Jaboulet Aine founds the house; La Chapelle is the founding cuvee
  2. 1961: La Chapelle 1961 released; one of the house's signature historic vintages

Facts

Producer
Paul Jaboulet Aine · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah (100%)
Classification
Hermitage AOC
Oak
18-24 months in French oak casks and barriques
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 100-180 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1834
Organic
ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Hermitage La Chapelle

What does Hermitage La Chapelle taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long, savoury mineral finish.

When should I drink Hermitage La Chapelle?

Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Hermitage La Chapelle?

Roast leg of lamb with garlic is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Hare a la Royale and Grilled cote de boeuf with bone marrow. The most classic Northern Rhone pairing: mineral Syrah and roast lamb.

What grapes are in Hermitage La Chapelle?

The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Hermitage AOC.

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