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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 1990
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Rhone
  • Rhone Valley North
  • Hermitage
  • Syrah
  • Red
  • 100 points
  • EE2621
  • EE2621
Lot 615

1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage - 750ml - 1 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$700 - CAD$950

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
CAD$1,000 CAD$100
CAD$2,000 CAD$200
CAD$3,000 CAD$250
CAD$5,000 CAD$500
CAD$10,000 CAD$1,000
CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $700 - $950 with a reserve of $500. The bottles in this lot come from collection 11312.

Condition

3 Cm

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A Vancouver-based cellar who purchased all wines on release from trusted importers/agents. Wines were stored professionally from the time of purchase. Looking to pair down his cellar, Iron Gate is delighted to bring these wines to auction.
The score for 1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine La Chapelle Hermitage is 100 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - 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.