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1978 Jaboulet - La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
- COMPOSITE DETAILS -
COLOR: Red Purple.
AROMA: Vegetal. Barnyard.
FLAVOR: Red Fruits.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Complex. Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
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SCORE: 98 (3 ratings)
DRINK: Now
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1978 Jaboulet - La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
RATED: 12/01/2003
COMMENTS: (single blind): Brilliant garnet, bit thin tears. Massive vegetal farmyard, velvety, ascending alcohol. Plump body, fine red fruit, velvety tannins, acidity well hidden. Finish long and sweet velvety. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93.
SCORE: 93
BY: Wilfried
1978 Jaboulet - La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
RATED: 08/02/1999
PROFILE: Complex. Balanced. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: I have a particular sentimental connection to La Chappelle as it is my epiphany to the world of fine wine. This wine is the reason why I fell in love with La Chappelle. The complex finish seems to last forever that keeps changing and bringing back hints of different flavors earlier on and that cycle just keep building on every sip. It is so profound. One of those very few wines that touches your soul.

Had 2 bottles in two different setting. The other bottle while was very good but was no where comparable to this one. I guess bottle variation/storage in older wine is almost as important as a good vintage.
SCORE: 99
BY: rchan
DRINK: Now
 
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