Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 1985 (Ex-Domaine) China This too reflects just enough

This too reflects just enough wood to mention as it serves as a relatively neutral backdrop for the restrained and pure essence of red pinot fruit

There is fine intensity to the mineral-driven and generously proportioned medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent mid-palate concentration and a caressing mouth feel

The palate impression is impressively rich with excellent volume along with plenty of the hallmark minerality suffusing the sleek

tea and spice notes plus an interesting green bark component

While drinkable now

Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 1985 (Ex-Domaine) China This too reflects just enoughOne of the more finesse driven wines in the vertical, the 1985 Hermitage la Chapelle offered beautiful, complex notes of coffee beans, dried meats, potpourri and mint to go with a full bodied, elegant and seamless feel on the palate. Following on the heels of the monster sized '89, it still stood out for its purity, fine tannin and length on the finish. It's a beautiful wine drinking at point.