In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
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.
- 1834 — Paul Jaboulet Aine founds the house; La Chapelle is the founding cuvee
- 1961 — La Chapelle 1961 released; one of the house's signature historic vintages
Facts
- Producer
- Paul Jaboulet Aine
- 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