1986 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage "La Chapelle"

Description

The 1986 vintage in the Northern Rhône was a "classicist's year." While it didn't have the raw power of the legendary 1990 or the heat of 1989, it produced wines of great structural integrity and aromatic detail.

Highlights

• Vintage: 1986

• Region/Appellation: Hermitage AOC, Northern Rhône, France

• Producer: Paul Jaboulet Aîné

• Grape: 100% Syrah

• Style: Bold, structured, and profoundly savory; an "old-school" Northern Rhône icon with legendary aging potential.

• Perfect for: A connoisseur's retrospective tasting or a milestone celebration. It is a "gastronomic" wine that pairs beautifully with slow-roasted lamb with rosemary, game birds (like pheasant or squab), or a rich mushroom and truffle risotto.