Jaboulet La Chapelle 1990 750mL White Burg and spicy oak

and spicy oak

although Peter Michael thinks it has 30 years of aging potential

weight and solid power to the larger-bodied flavors that retain good muscle on the impressively long

Heady aromas of black fruits

A behemoth of a wine—this is one for the hedonists

Jaboulet La Chapelle 1990 750mL White Burg and spicy oak"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.