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Hermitage, La Chapelle--Vintage 1961
2 magnums per lot
A UNIQUE CHANCE TO BUY THE LAST TWO MAGNUMS FROM JABOULET'S PRIVATE CELLAR OF THE FAMOUS HERMITAGE LA CHAPELLE 1961 This is a unique opportunity to purchase the two last magnums of Hermitage la Chapelle 1961 to be sold by Paul Jaboulet Ainee. These rare two magnums have been stored in optimum conditions in the cellar of Paul Jaboulet Aine in Tain. 'La Chapelle' 1961 is classed as one of the ten mythical wines of the 20th century. MAISON PAUL JABOULET AND THE FREY FAMILY The Maison Paul Jaboulet Anée arose from a magical encounter: between a generous land on the edge of Tain l'Hermitage, and a family. Founded in 1834 by Antoine Jaboulet (1807-1864), the domain came to fame under the direction of his two sons, Paul and Henry. Since then, their descendants have followed one after another to govern over the destiny of a unique and demanding vineyard. In order to give a lift to the company, the Jaboulet team is now helped by Caroline Frey, daughter of the current owner of the company. The Frey family is one of the most famous vine growers in the Champagne area and the owner of Chateau La Lagune in Bordeaux. Now, convinced that the best vintages are yet to come, the company continues with passion the work of its predecessors by producing low yields on exceptional terroirs. The vinification team is dealt by Caroline Frey, in close collaboration with and Denis Dubourdieu. The wines are then matured in the renowned Vineum caves, thousand-year-old Roman sandstone tunnels. HERMITAGE, LA CHAPELLE 'La Chapelle' which has been the property of Maison Paul Jaboulet Anée since 1919, comes from a blending with the best parcels of the Hermitage appellation. 'La Chapelle' Hermitage was classed as one of the Twelve mythical wines of the 20th century and presently holds the third world record sale price for a 12 bottles case recorded by Christie's. The name of Hermitage La Chapelle is linked to the little chapel Saint-Christophe overlooking the terraced vineyards along the river Rhone. A selection of "terroirs" on these lands give the wine an identity of its own, thanks to the blending of grapes from different plots. 20.60 ha made up of granite gravel covered with micaschist and gneiss, but also areas of round alluvial stones. This diversity explains the presence of the local variations within the same Appellation (Bessards, Greffieux, Meal, Rocoules) All of the following wines have recently been shipped from the private cellar of the Paul Jaboulet Domaine where the wines have been stored in perfect conditions. All the wines are in perfect shape and are offered in new original wooden cases. A letter from the domaine will be included in each lots Hermitage, La Chapelle--Vintage 1961 Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Paul Jaboulet Aîné Excellent appearance and levels Tasting note: This is unquestionably one of the greatest wines made in the twentieth century. In the two dozen tastings where I have had the 1961 La Chapelle, I rated it 100 points twenty times. The opaque purple/garnet color is accompanied by spectacular aromatics representing the essence of old vine Syrah (smoked meat, pepper, hoisin sauce, and soy). As the wine sits in the glass, notions of pepper, new saddle leather, grilled meat, and awesome levels of blackberry, plum, and black currant liqueur-like notes emerge. Extremely unctuous, with compelling concentration and purity, this full-bodied, seamless, mouthfilling 1961 is truly immortal. It still possesses a freshness and vigor that defy its nearly forty years of age. It should continue to drink well for two more decades. Prodigious stuff! 100 points. Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 129 (Jun 2000) 2 magnums per lot