Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage "La Chapelle"

Varietal(s): 100% Syrah

This wine brings immense density, depth, and opulence. Giving up a stunning bouquet of black currants, wood smoke, cured meats, and soy sauce, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, seamless, sexy mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great, great finish. There's a touch of the opulence and breadth of the 1990 in this beauty, and it's clearly on par with the benchmark 2009 and 2010 vintages. It can be drunk any time over the coming 20-30 years.

97 pts. Robert Parker | Jeb Dunnuck