Paul Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 2021

96 POINTS

Stuart Pigott - James Suckling

Incredibly deep and complex nose for the 2021 vintage with masses of forest berry, licorice and autumn trumpet mushroom aromas, with an enormous tannin structure that's very refined. The classic power of Hermitage comes through at the extremely long finish. Although the tannins are anything but aggressive, the aromas will need considerable time to fully unfurl. From parcels on the western side of the Hermitage hill with predominantly granite soils, the largest parcel being in Le Meal. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.

93 POINTS

Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate

The 2021 Hermitage la Chapelle Blanc is a rare bottling that is only made in vintages when certain parcels of the vineyard stand out. This year, it's exclusively unoaked Marsanne from the lieu-dit of Maison Blanche. Crushed stone, white nectarine and lime zest mark the nose, while the palate is medium-bodied and direct, showing some contained intensity and plenty of length. While a Chablisien style of Hermitage, it does show a bit more roundness and flesh than the 2020.