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1998 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage la Chapelle Syrah
Syrah: 750ml
$89.99
points awarded:
ST 92 WA 90 WS 9690 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2001
...merits its world-renowned reputation. The outstanding, elegant 1998 Hermitage La Chapelle's dark plum/purple color is followed by scents of new saddle leather, black currants, blackberries, and underbrush. In the mouth, the wine reveals sweet tannin, medium to full body, excellent depth, and an intriguing smokiness.
92 points,
Stephen Tanzer's IWC, January 2001
...Expressive nose combines currant, roast coffee, chicory, underbrush and smoke. Suave yet penetrating in the mouth, with complex flavors of redcurrant, iron, minerals, smoke and tobacco. Finishes with dusty tannins and excellent length, though there still some acidity to be absorbed...
96 points,
Wine Spectator, December 2000
...What a great wine. Full-bodied, with crushed berry, smoke and grilled aromas, all presented quite subtly. Stands out for its natural, down-to-earth taste of clean, pure, shining fruit. A pleasure to drink...
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