A handsome blend that's generous and structured
lingering on the finish alond with the wines full tannins and lush mouthfeel
this improved in the glass over the course of the evening
The 2009 impresses for its length
offering concentrated boysenberry and cherry flavors that take a darker turn as the wine opens up
Paul Jaboulet, Hermitage, Petite Chapelle 2014 Tempranillo A handsome blend that's generous94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate While not at the level of the 2015, 2010 or 2009, the 2014 Hermitage La Chapelle is certainly a success and sports a deep ruby color as well as classic, medium to full bodied notes of smoked meats, crushed violets, spice, black raspberries and currants. Elegant, seamless, finesse driven and beautifully layered, with impeccable tannin quality, it will keep for two decades. 94 James Suckling A blend of Le Mal (structure)