Hermitage

Hermitage

La Chapelle

La Chapelle

White Wine

White Wine

DESCRIPTION

History:
To revive its past tradition, Maison Paul Jaboulet Ainé decided in 2006 to produce la Chapelle white again, a tradition that had died out in 1962 (after a very great vintage, however!)

Soil:
Produced only from Jaboulet's 'terroir des Rocoules' estate.

Grape Variety:
80% Marsanne 20% Rousanne.

Age of the vines:
35 years.

Vinification:
Harvested by hand into 25 kg crates, then pressed directly so as to minimise the danger of oxidation, the wines are vinified in casks so as to promote careful oxidation of the wine.

Ageing: 
Malolactic fermentation occurs in casks and stirring enables suspension of the lees: this stabilises the wine and increases the mouth weight and aromatic complexity.

Yield:
30hl/ha.

Tasting:
Colour:
Brilliant and intense yellow with green hues, limpid and bright.
Bouquet:
Complex nose with aromas of white fruit and pears. Mineral notes dominate the lightly honeyed and 'confit' aspects that will enrich the range of aromas as the wine develops.
Palate:
Elegant in the mouth with a surprising aromatic length. The vivacity of the wine balances well with an exceptional full-bodiedness, giving this great wine its tremendous richness and fabulous ageing potential.

Matching Food and Wine:
Truffle risotto
Bresse chicken with cream
Lobster ravioli with artichokes

Serving Temperature:
12 to 14°.

Best enjoyed within: 
Within 15 to 20 years.