Hermitage, La Chapelle 1961 Paul Jaboulet Aîné (3 BT)

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1961

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

u. 2x5.5cm, 1x6cm, believed to be late release, damp-stained and scuffed labels, 1 heavily torn and wine-stained neck label, 3 signs of old seepage, 3 corroded capsules, 1 slightly sunken cork

The colour is barely touched by age. A great bouquet of smoky violets and smoked reindeer meat. The extraordinary richness on the palate is astonishing. Sheer, rich coffee. Unparalleled glycerol. Rich leather, black winegums and liquorice. A masterpiece of gigantic proportions. A later bottle had an incredible nose of damp forests and a deep, violet and iron taste. Gloriously sweet and ripe. Drunk recently with Pétrus '61 and Latour '61 and, for some, it was the winner! One can understand why. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100

3 bts (sc)

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