Hermitage La Chapelle 1979 - Paul Jaboulet Ainé

Hermitage La Chapelle 1979 - Paul Jaboulet Ainé

L'Hermitage La Chapelle is an anthology wine in the world of wine lovers. "A hill and a legendary history have built, over the centuries, the mythical reputation of this great vintage."

The history of this hill is quite pretty. But to summarize, a knight, in the 13th century, decided to isolate himself from the world and settled at the top of this hill, he was, little by little, joined by others who decided to plant vines there. The Hermitage actually owes its name to the hermit, the vineyard was already existing in Antiquity with the wines of Vienna.

The wines have exceptional aging potential, up to 40 years and more! The vintage comes from very old Syrah vines on stakes.

The 1979 vintage is one of the estate's greatest achievements. Although it does not live up to the legendary 1978 vintage, it remains a magnificent wine.

Richer than it appears, it is just beginning to offer aromas of liquid tar, blackcurrant, plum, cedar and smoke. (RP 1996)

Exceptional provenance: These bottles come from a cellar of a great Swiss wine enthusiast and collector. We have acquired the complete collection containing more than 200 bottles of mainly French and Italian wines. The bottles have all been preserved following their purchase en primeur or shortly after their marketing on site, in a natural cellar buried under a 16th century convent. A damp cellar, which is why some labels are very worn. The levels are generally excellent or perfect and the most "fragile" bottles testify to conservation in total darkness for more than 30 years!

WUAT Note: We're offering this bottle at the best price worldwide (because it's fun), it's likely to go fast.