93 points,

Jancis Robinson, December 2012

NB vintage. Deeper colour than the 2011. Very masculine, dense and convincing. Luscious and much softer than I was expecting; the fruit seems to overwhelm the tannins! But there is lots of acidity and freshness here too. Real density. 18+/20

Jeff Loo, JJ Buckley, November 2012

Dark, almost black at the core with purple towards the rim. Complex aromas of blackberry, cassis, black pepper and licorice are followed by crushed rocks and exotic spices. Medium to full bodied, the big flavors on the palate linger from start to finish. A bold, powerful wine with amazing concentration and flavor. Just a baby at this point, this will require at least another 10 years in bottle, to be enjoyed over the following 25+ years. A true winner from Jaboulet. This and the 2009 takes them back to their winning decades of the 1970s and 1980s.

96 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2012

It should be fascinating to compare the potentially legendary 2010 Hermitage La Chapelle with the prodigious 2009 La Chapelle over the next 30-40 years. About 20% new oak was used, and, as were previous vintages, the 2010 was aged 15 months prior to bottling. This black/purple-colored beauty is revealing more weight and richness than it did last year from barrel, along with great precision, stunning minerality and enormous quantities of blackberry, cassis, beef blood and smoked game intertwined with hints of graphite and acacia flowers. With good acidity and richness as well as abundant, but ripe, well-integrated tannin, this great wine equals the titan produced in 2009. Forget it for 7-10 years and drink it over the following 30-50 years. 96+

96 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, March 2013

Inky, glass-staining ruby. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes dark fruit liqueur, smoky Indian spices, potpourri and cracked pepper. Deep but lively, offering palate-coating blueberry and cherry-cola flavors and a sexy note of candied violet. This wine opens up dramatically with a little air and shows a very suave blend of power and finesse. An energizing mineral note comes on strong on the endless finish, which features sexy floral and spicecake nuances.

About Winery

For almost two centuries, the Jaboulet family has shared a common passion for the Rhône Valley, its history, its terroir, its exceptional people and wines. The enduring quality of their wines is a result of the high esteem in which they hold their people and vines and the arts of vinification, blending and maturing.

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