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2011 Paul Jaboulet Aîné "La Chapelle" Hermitage 3-pack in OWC (Librarry Release)

2011 Paul Jaboulet Aîné "La Chapelle" Hermitage 3-pack in OWC (Librarry Release)

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98JA
97JS
94JD
94VN
94W&S
92-94RP
92DC
$450.00

Pre-Arrival: Estimated to be available for delivery or pickup by 6/30/2027.

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98

Jane Anson

Reviewed July 2025
Aerian, precise, another sign that the cooler vintages are often where La Chapelle shines, spiralling out these violet, crushed roses and peony aromatics. It's a little reserved at first, but makes it worth the wait. Red cherry and cranberry fruits, vivid and fragrant raspberry leaf, soft extraction. No longer external consultant at this point, with winemaking by Caroline Frey and her team. Exceptional quality, and a soaring example of Syrah brilliance.

Professional Reviews

97

James Suckling

Review Date: 12/2014
A gorgeous intensity of plum, spice and grilled meat on the nose. Cloves and hints of dried spices. This is a big, structured La Chappelle. Full and powerful with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. A bit austere and muscular but gorgeous. Tar, spice, dried meat and asphalt. This is another 1991 in the making.

94

Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 08/2022
I've always loved this vintage in the Northern Rhône, which has a sunny, charming, sexy style while always staying light on its feet. The 2011 Hermitage La Chapelle displays a youthful ruby hue to go with plenty of sun-kissed notes of ripe red and black fruits, peppery herbs, sandalwood, fennel, and exotic spices. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it’s shed most of its baby fat and has an elegant, seamless mouthfeel, reasonable mid-palate density, and still present, ripe tannins that show on the finish. It's a beautiful, complex, satisfying Hermitage that's reminiscent of the 1991 with its balance and weight.

94

Vinous

Review Date: 03/2014
Inky ruby. Heady aromas of candied dark berries, incense, violet and licorice, with a smoky topnote that gains strength with aeration. Offers sweet, palate-staining blueberry and cherry-cola flavors that are lifted and sharpened by juicy acidity. Broad, supple and spicy on the finish, which features youthfully chewy tannins and sexy floral pastille and spicecake nuances. This wine is one of the standouts of the vintage in the entire Rhone Valley this vintage. (JR)

Notes

A late release directly from the winery in original three-bottle cases, this wine has spent the last couple of years resting in a négociant’s temperature-controlled warehouse in Bordeaux. The 2011 vintage has long been considered something of a sleeper, and with this beautifully stored release, the wine speaks volumes. Wine critic Jane Anson has noted that cooler vintages “are often where La Chapelle shines,” while both Jeb Dunnuck and James Suckling have drawn comparisons to the equally overlooked 1991 vintage. That wine has since become legendary, and this 2011 looks poised to follow in its footsteps, offering remarkable complexity and a distinctly terroir-driven character.

Details

TypeRed Wine
VarietalShiraz/Syrah
OriginHermitage/Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France
Bottle Size6 x 750 mL
Alcohol Content14%
SKU2088944
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