This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $550 - $800 with a reserve of $420. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11743.
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Please note the following conditions in this lot - In Neck, Scuffed Label.
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After years of enjoying everyday table wine, the consignor’s interest in fine wine was sparked by a relative in his early twenties. This led to a 20-year journey of collecting classic producers upon release, primarily through the BCL and local Vancouver importers, with a small portion sourced from reputable U.S. and U.K. auction houses. Every bottle has been kept exclusively at 13C Wine Storage, a professional climate-controlled facility. Though he originally collected these wines to drink and share, he has decided to pare down his cellar now that his collection has outpaced his drinking habits.
1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 100 points, Decanter 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck 100 points. This is the tasting note for 1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage from Robert Parker - with a score of 100. The 1990 Hermitage La Chapelle lived up to its reputation on this occasion, and of the three titans (1990, 1978 and 1961), it was probably my favorite. Still inky colored and ruby at the rim, it offers an absolutely profound bouquet of sweet cassis, smoked meats, chocolate, licorice and spice. This is followed by a full-bodied, insanely textured, pure and hedonistic palate that has that perfect mix of still-vibrant fruit and ample secondary nuances. I suspect the '61 was even richer at this stage, but the overall purity and freshness here are incredible. It will continue to evolve for decades, but I'd happily open bottles today.