# Hermitage La Chapelle (2020)

- **Producer:** Paul Jaboulet Ainée
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €300
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black pepper, black cherry, black plum, cedar, smoke, chocolate, vanilla, leather, forest floor, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Paul Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 2020 is a Syrah from the Northern Rhône's Hermitage appellation. The wine originates from the historic 'La Chapelle' vineyard, recognized for its ancient vines and granite soils. Paul Jaboulet Ainée, a producer with a long-standing heritage in the region, crafts this wine with a focus on expressing the unique characteristics of its terroir. The 2020 vintage benefited from a warm and dry growing season, contributing to the ripeness and concentration of the grapes.

## Interesting facts

- The 'La Chapelle' vineyard is named after a small chapel built by a hermit on the hill.
- Ancient vines on the La Chapelle parcel contribute to the wine's complexity.
- Hermitage La Chapelle is known for its exceptional aging potential.
- The wine is a testament to the power of Syrah from a singular terroir.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and structure are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. Tannins in the wine interact with proteins in the food, softening the wine and making the food taste less fatty. The wine's inherent complexity can complement the deep flavors of game and roasted meats.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Paul Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle involves traditional methods. Grapes are fermented, often in oak, followed by aging in oak barrels, with a portion typically being new oak. Harvest timing is a key consideration to ensure grape ripeness. The producer's approach focuses on expressing the specific terroir of the Hermitage La Chapelle vineyard.