critic reviews
93/100Yohan Castaing,Inside Bordeaux
Produced without fruit from Le Méal, the 2003 Hermitage La Chapelle opens with a mature bouquet of tobacco, spices, cigar wrapper and a hint of kirsch, with a warmth that reflects the vintage's extreme conditions. Full-bodied, dense and powerful, it has a muscular core of fruit and a considerable tannic structure, though the oxidative character of the vintage begins to assert itself on the finish.
DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2033
date of review 09/202692/100Josh Raynolds,Vinous
Deep, saturated ruby. Intensely spicy aromas of blackberry, bitter cherry, tobacco and minerals, with a complicating note of black pepper that became more pronounced with air. This is quite fresh and lively for the vintage, showing tangy red and dark berry flavors and a solid, chewy texture. Finishes with considerable finesse.
date of review 01/2006