Jaboulet, Hermitage, La Chapelle 1978 Large Format striking terroir

striking terroir

beef broth and toasted bread notes in a full-bodied

but leather mostly

schistous Savennieres is born fully armored and bristling with tension

dried apricot and caramel

Jaboulet, Hermitage, La Chapelle 1978 Large Format striking terroirReceived in Original Wooden Six Bottle Cases 100 points James Suckling Today the wine shows an almost smokey character on the nose with so many dried plums, pepper and meat. The palate, meanwhile, is incredibly supple with round and velvety tannins and wondrous, sexy fruit. (3 2015) 100 points Wine Advocate As heavenly and profound as it gets, the still youthful colored 1978 Hermitage la Chapelle exhibits an insane bouquet of sweet cassis, truffle,