Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 1990 Paul Jaboulet Aîné "La Chapelle" Hermitage (100RP, 98JD, 98JS, 97WS, 96DC, 96VN). Wine Advocate: "The 1990 Hermitage La Chapelle lived up to its reputation on this occasion, and of the three titans (1990, 1978 and 1961), it was probably my favorite. Still inky colored and ruby at the rim, it offers an absolutely profound bouquet of sweet cassis, smoked meats, chocolate, licorice and spice. This is followed by a full-bodied, insanely textured, pure and hedonistic palate that has that perfect mix of still-vibrant fruit and ample secondary nuances. I suspect the '61 was even richer at this stage, but the overall purity and freshness here are incredible. It will continue to evolve for decades, but I'd happily open bottles today. (JD)" (09/2015)
1990 Paul Jaboulet Aîné "La Chapelle" Hermitage
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Included in this lot · 3 bottles
Provenance: Purchased from a reputable source upon release and stored in a custom-built temperature-controlled home cellar.
1990 Paul Jaboulet Aîné "La Chapelle" Hermitage
100RP
98JD
98JS
97WS
96DC
96VN
Quantity:3Bottle Size:750 mlFill Level:One bottle 3.5 cm; One bottle 3 cm; One bottle 2 cmLabel Condition:One bottle nicked labelCork Condition:Two bottles depressed cork and signs of slight past seepage; One bottle slightly protruding cork and signs of slight past seepage
Reviews
100
Wine Advocate
09/2015
The 1990 Hermitage La Chapelle lived up to its reputation on this occasion, and of the three titans (1990, 1978 and 1961), it was probably my favorite. Still inky colored and ruby at the rim, it offers an absolutely profound bouquet of sweet cassis, smoked meats, chocolate, licorice and spice. This is followed by a full-bodied, insanely textured, pure and hedonistic palate that has that perfect mix of still-vibrant fruit and ample secondary nuances. I suspect the '61 was even richer at this stage, but the overall purity and freshness here are incredible. It will continue to evolve for decades, but I'd happily open bottles today. (JD)
98
Jeb Dunnuck
06/2022
I tasted the 1990 Hermitage La Chapelle from two bottles, and while unquestionably a brilliant wine, neither were quite at the level of prior bottles which have consistently topped out my scale. It's worth pointing out that both bottles had been recorked at the domaine in 2020. The 1990 is a classic, mature La Chapelle with its standard meaty, gamey aromatics of currants, soy, liquid smoke, and leather aromas and flavors. Full-bodied on the palate, it's beautifully concentrated and opulent, with resolved tannins, a notable sense of freshness, and outstanding length. Both bottles were fully mature (I rated the first bottle 96 points) and there's certainly no upside here, but they will unquestionably continue drinking well for another decade or more.
