Rhône: New Releases

This is one of our favourite wines from Jaboulet. Whilst it might not have the pedigree of La Chapelle, in terms of pure pleasure, and great value to boot, this is one of the most exciting wines in the Jaboulet stable. Volumes are down in 2019 due to the June hail storm that hit Crozes Hermitage, so snap this up whilst you can.

The Hermitage La Chapelle from Jaboulet comes from a blend of the best plots on the Hermitage hillside, and takes its name from the chapel that perches on the hill above the town of Tain. 2019 is an elegant, poised, and persuasive iteration of what is rightly regarded as one of the finest wines in the Northern Rhône.

The granitic soils of the right bank of the river extend as far south as Cornas. And whilst the Syrah here is an integral part of the Northern Rhône’s identity, it has a hint of the south’s wilder, garrigue scented style about it.