Paul Jaboulet Hermitage Rouge ECO La Chapelle Ainé 2020 (150 cl)

Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage Rouge “La Chapelle” ECO 2020 is a unique and iconic red wine from the northern Rhône, representing the ultimate in the potential of the Syrah grape. The wine comes from the legendary Hermitage hill, where the Jaboulet family vineyards have been among the most prestigious in the region since the 19th century. “La Chapelle” is named after the Chapelle Saint-Christophe , which sits atop the hill and has become the very symbol of Hermitage.

The 2020 vintage is considered an excellent vintage in the Rhône , characterized by warm days, cool nights and perfectly ripened grapes. The result is a wine with impressive depth, freshness and concentration .

The wine is made from 100% Syrah , harvested from some of Hermitage’s most prestigious parcels – Les Bessards, Le Méal, Les Greffieux and Les Rocoules – where the vines are planted in slate and granite soils that provide structure, minerality and great aging potential. “La Chapelle” is certified organic and vinified with natural yeasts before being aged for 18–20 months in French oak barrels , a small portion of which are new.

In the glass it presents itself with a deep, dense ruby ​​red color with violet reflections. The aroma is complex and elegant – filled with dark berries such as blackberries and blackcurrants, violets, black olives, pepper, graphite, smoked meat and a touch of cocoa and spicy oak .

The taste is intense and silky , but with a distinctive structure and fresh acidity that carries the dark fruit beautifully through. Here, layers upon layers of berry fruit, smoke, minerality, spices and discreet vanilla are felt from the barrel . The tannins are ripe and finely polished, giving a harmonious and long aftertaste that exudes depth and elegance.

Alcohol content: approximately 14.5%
Serving: Ideally at 16–18 °C , preferably after decanting for 1–2 hours for full expression.
Food match: Excellent with beef, lamb, game, truffle dishes, mushroom ragout or mature cheeses .

Hermitage “La Chapelle” 2020 demonstrates the uncompromising quality of the Jaboulet house and its ability to create wines with both power, balance and soul . It is a wine that expresses both the terroir and the generosity of the vintage – a modern classic that will develop beautifully over the next 20–30 years .