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1994 Chapoutier
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Le Pavillon
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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PROFILE: |
Complex. Balanced.
Viscous
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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It appears to posses a duel personality. The bouquet and aroma was like a constant switching back and forth with two different profile. One being like a light-hearted floral and elegant lady and the other
like a demure captain with pure nose of cassis and other black fruits intertwined with profound richness, great complexity, and full body.
Very interesting wine that keeps your curiosity going.
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| SCORE: 96
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| BY: rchan
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1978 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 08/02/1999 |
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PROFILE: |
Complex. Balanced.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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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.
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| SCORE: 99
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| BY: rchan
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| DRINK:
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1982 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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| AROMA: |
Pepper. Earthy. Leather. Fig. Tobacco. Toast. Cedar. Dark Fruits.
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Pepper. Bacon. Asparagus. Caramel. Raisin. Plum. Burnt. Mineral. Dark Fruits.
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PROFILE: |
Complex. Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
An excellent and complex wine. The wine seemed to be still quite youthful with loads of fruit and a peppery note. (probably because it was from a magnum)
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| SCORE: 93
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| BY: rchan
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1995 Jaboulet
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Chevalier de Sterimberg - Blanc
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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| AROMA: |
Floral. Lime. Lemon. Almonds.
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Floral. Lime. Lemon. Almonds.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Lean
Body.
Light
Tannin.
Short
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
It was plesant but nothing too exciting about the wine. Perhaps not a good bottle?
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1997 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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PROFILE: |
Complex. Balanced.
Rich
Body.
Heavy
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Drank a bit young but it show quite promising qualities with good structure and grip. Definately better than the 1996 that I drank side by side with.
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| SCORE: 93
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| BY: rchan
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| DRINK:
In 5-10 years |
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1996 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
I have had the 1996 quite a few times but the wine seems have matured a lot more my expectation. It was good but seems to be lacking a bit of substance. It could be going through an awkward phase...
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1983 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
One of the bottle was definately over the hill. This one surprisingly still a bit tight, the tannins seemed to be dominating the overall impression. About 1 hour later, the wine has slowly opened up and revealed some very nice mature bottle bouquet. The wine was getting better and better but it was also finished by then.
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1995 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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PROFILE: |
Complex. Balanced.
Rich
Body.
Heavy Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| SCORE: 92
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| BY: rchan
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| DRINK:
In 5-10 years |
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1994 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2000 |
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PROFILE: |
Complex. Balanced.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
It was very charming and drinkable last tasted in 2000. Wonder how it has evolved.
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| SCORE: 93
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| BY: rchan
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| DRINK:
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1990 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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PROFILE: |
Complex. Balanced.
Viscous
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
It reminded my of the glorious 1978. I am curious how the 1978 compare to the 1990 when they are at about the same age.
Definitley the 1990 is a great wine with pretty much everything you look for, complexity, balance and charm. It is still a bit young to assess the wine and I am not very good at it. I would love to be able to taste it again when it gains more mature complexity.
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| SCORE: 96
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| BY: rchan
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| DRINK:
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1979 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2003 |
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| AROMA: |
Truffles. Earthy. Jam. Coffee. Fig. Raisin. Black Currant. Raspberry. Vanilla. Nutty. Dark Fruits.
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Pepper. Truffles. Jam. Coffee. Prune. Caramel. Toffee. Black Currant. Chocolate. Raspberry. Tobacco. Oak. Nutty. Dark Fruits.
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PROFILE: |
Complex. Balanced.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Long
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
I drank it at its prime last year. Had it with laughing stock pork at Chez Panisse. Both the food and the wine complement each other very well. The wine could only warrant a lesser score should it be drunk alone. Well, but that is the only bottle I had.
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| SCORE: 96
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| BY: rchan
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| DRINK:
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1980 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Kind of over the hill, but still very drinkable.
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1988 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Didn't drink it in a proper setting. Only had a glass.
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1998 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Showing great potential, very well extracted and a little overwhelming for me.
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1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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First tasting 1994
Last tasting 2004
This wine has never failed to impress. So profound, so sophisticated, it has a classical Bordeaux ideal structure wrapped around with many layers of anticipated flavors. While it might not be exotic or flamboyant, it is a benchmark of what a great Pauillac would be.
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1990 Krug
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Complex.
Lean
Body.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Very young and closed at the moment. Great structure and balance.
Tasted at 1990 Krug Launch party.
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| SCORE: 95
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| BY: rchan
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| DRINK:
In 5-10 years |
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1989 Krug
- Clos du Mesnil
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Truffle and montrachet like nose with extremely fine and volumnous bubbles. Complex but clean finish balanced by lively acidity, this Krug exhibits an elegant and charming personality.
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1985 Krug
- Clos du Mesnil
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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Great mature aromatics but appeared to be a bit tired as the bubbles were not quite as lively as the 1982. Not sure why...but it can be appreciated more like a very well balanced still wine. Either way, it is a very enjoyable wine, classic and elegant, especially it is a treat from a very generous friend.
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1982 Krug
- Clos du Mesnil
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Very ripe and thick. Superb concentration, it gripped on the palate with the intensity of a sautern, except that the fine bubble and the acidity balance the full-bodied champagne extraordinary well. Packed with both high tone and earthy elements. Very complex and fine.
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1985 Krug
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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Classic and balance. Everything seemed to be in harmony. Great wine that keeps you wanting for more but failed to excite.
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1982 Krug
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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A bit over the hill...
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1990 Domaine Ruinart
- Blanc de Blancs
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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Great balance, rich body but a bit weak on the nose.
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1990 Domaine Ruinart
- Rose
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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Excellent nose of floral and raspberry flavors intertwined with citrus and toasty oak, this rose while still very young, is quite forward and drinking very well now.
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1988 Domaine Ruinart
- Rose
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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Had it several times on differnet occasions. Great expectation but failed to inspire every time. Very tight and closed. Perhaps it will turn around in the future?
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1985 Domaine Ruinart
- Rose
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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One of my best Rose experience. The nose reminded me of a great aged chambertin. It felt like you are drinking a mixture of chambertin and montrachet. Although the finish was not quite as long as expected, it is extremely complex and full-bodied.
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