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Paul Jaboulet Aîné La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1998
What a great wine. Full-bodied, with crushed berry, smoke and grilled aromas, all presented quite subtly. Stands out for its natural, down-to-earth taste of clean, pure, shining fruit. A pleasure to drink. Tempting now... Wine Spectator
Ratings on Delectable
Jay Kline 
Until Caroline Frey took over wine making responsibilities, “La Chapelle” was sort of known to me as a perennial underachiever with very few vintages in the last 40 years really meeting their potential. The late 90’s was perhaps the deepest point of the malaise. That being said, this bottle proves that the underpinnings were always there and I found it to be very enjoyable, if not quite on the level of the other examples of late-90’s Hermitage we enjoyed on the night. There is still quite a bit of life left.
Until Caroline Frey took over wine making responsibilities, “La Chapelle” was sort of known to me as a perennial underachiever with very few vintages in the last 40 years really meeting their potential. The late 90’s was perhaps the deepest point of the malaise. That being said, this bottle proves that the underpinnings were always there and I found it to be very enjoyable, if not quite on the level of the other examples of late-90’s Hermitage we enjoyed on the night. There is still quite a bit of life left.
9.3
Severn Goodwin
Bright acidity still, wonderful bottle, drink up if you have '98's, this will be near the end soon. Enjoyed with Mahi Mahi Curry at Cantina 229, New Marlborough, MA.
Bright acidity still, wonderful bottle, drink up if you have '98's, this will be near the end soon. Enjoyed with Mahi Mahi Curry at Cantina 229, New Marlborough, MA.
9.3
Zach Cherry
Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits
Jesus Christ, this was good. It was almost old-vintage port-like, without the sweetness. So expressive, concentrated, wild, unrestrained. Glorious.
Jesus Christ, this was good. It was almost old-vintage port-like, without the sweetness. So expressive, concentrated, wild, unrestrained. Glorious.
9.6
Jake Hajer
98 in 17. Beautiful; plum, tea, a touch caramel.
98 in 17. Beautiful; plum, tea, a touch caramel.
9.4
Nick Demos
Magnum
Magnum
9.3Nick Demos
750ml
750ml
9.5
Yianni Stone
Seventh time tasting the '98. Moderate bottle variation (particularly between distributor bottlings). However, overall pretty tasty.
Seventh time tasting the '98. Moderate bottle variation (particularly between distributor bottlings). However, overall pretty tasty.
9.1Yianni Stone
More tired than other bottles
More tired than other bottles
8.9Yianni Stone
Always a favorite
Always a favorite
9.2
Gregory Fulchiero
Bricking significantly - really opened up after 1 hr of bottle opening - black and white pepper notes but still a delicate wine imo
Bricking significantly - really opened up after 1 hr of bottle opening - black and white pepper notes but still a delicate wine imo
9.1
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