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The grapes from the various plots of this estate, situated on the Hermitage hill, are vinified separately, right up until the final blending, which takes place one year after the harvest. This is how Jaboulet creates two red Hermitage wines: “La Chapelle” and “La Petite Chapelle”. This is from the very first vintage of La Petite Chapelle in 2001.
Sourced mainly from the biodynamically farmed Rocoules section of the Hermitage hill, which is comprised of a higher percentage of silica compared to the poorer granite and limestone soil of the western Bessards and Le Meal (the main sources for La Chapelle). A softer, more approachable Hermitage compared to the immense regality of La Chapelle.
Grapes are brought down from the slopes of l’Hermitage on small sledges, after which they are sorted by hand and vinified traditionally in the wineries. Final blending is carried out during the ageing process and is done through judicious selection from the different terroirs of l’Hermitage.
La Petite Chapelle is aged in wood in the ancient “Vineum” cellar for 15 to 18 months. During this process the wines are also racked.
It has a deep black cherry colour, limpid and attractively bright, an Intense and aromatic bouquet with sweet spices, floral notes of peonies and very ripe fruit.
Powerful and harmonious attack on the palate, noble tannins and a very long finish.
Wine Spectator 87 points
Stephen Tanzer 89 points
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