Excellent from Jaboulet!98+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe beautifully proportioned 2018 Hermitage La Chapelle comes across as a complex, complete version of this renowned bottling, with no rough edges�just moderate spice, cassis, red berries and cedar on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied, silky and fine, brimming with harmony and elegance on the palate, while the finish is long, echoing with cassis, charcoal and crushed stone. The tannins firm up a bit on the finish, so I suspect this will close down soon, then blossom sometime after 2025.98+ Points - Jeb DunnuckAs I wrote last year from the barrel, the 2018 Hermitage La Chapelle is a backward, primordial Hermitage built for the ages. Incredible cr�me de cassis, blueberries, scorched earth, burning embers, and liquid violet-like aromas and flavours dominate the bouquet, and this beauty is full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful