Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 1985 (Ex-Domaine) Victoria In spite of this

In spite of this

and an almost Graves-like scorched earth character

This full-bodied wine is silky

mouth coating and delicious medium-bodied flavors possess excellent length on the well-balanced if youthfully austere finish that also really firms up as it sits on the palate

An exuberantly spicy nose features additional aromas of black cherry

Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 1985 (Ex-Domaine) Victoria In spite of thisOne of the more finesse driven wines in the vertical, the 1985 Hermitage la Chapelle offered beautiful, complex notes of coffee beans, dried meats, potpourri and mint to go with a full bodied, elegant and seamless feel on the palate. Following on the heels of the monster sized '89, it still stood out for its purity, fine tannin and length on the finish. It's a beautiful wine drinking at point.