1989 Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aine (1.5L)

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Vintage: 1989
Format: 1.5L
Wine Name: Hermitage
Vineyard:
Designation: La Chapelle
Appellation: Hermitage
Producer: Paul Jaboulet Aine
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub-Region: Northern Rhone
Alcohol:

Tasting note: This fabulous, blockbuster has been totally unevolved since bottling, but at the Jaboulet tasting, it was beginning to reveal some of its formidable potential. A saturated opaque purple color is followed by aromas of cassis, minerals, and hot bricks/wood fire. Super-ripe and full-bodied, with a massive mid-section, teeth-staining extract, and mouth-searing tannin, it is a monster-sized La Chapelle. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050 (96pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Jun. 2000
Score: 96
Drink: 2010-50

Tasting note: A torrid summer with little rain and good weather during the harvest led to a Chapelle of immense potential. Burly and not as seamless as the '90, with layers of this wine's typical plum, mineral and blackberry notes. While monolithic like a granite block, all the pieces should come together as it ages.--La Chapelle vertical. Best from 2005 through 2030. 9,000 cases made. (96pts. PM, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: Dec. 15, 1999
Score: 96
Drink: 2005-30