Hermitage, La Chapelle Rouge 2011

CRITIC REVIEWS

92-94

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

The 2011 Hermitage La Chapelle represents about one-third of the production. It could turn out to be a modern day replay of the 1991. Aged in small oak (around one-third to one-half new), this wine comes from the estate’s extensive holdings in Le Meal as well as smaller holdings in Les Bessards and Les Rocoules. It boasts a dense purple color along with a big, sweet nose of graphite, licorice, forest floor, pepper, blackberries and hints of smoked duck and charcuterie. Pure and full-bodied with supple tannins and a more evolved, precocious style than the blockbuster 2010, the 2011 should drink well in 4-5 years and last for 20-25.

16.5

Richard Hemming MW

Beef juice, black cherry, finely chewy tannins, moderate acid, touches of animal aromas. Quite mild-mannered, not sure it has all the expected grandness of Hermitage. (RH)

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