1996 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage ‘La Chapelle’

The 1996 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage ‘La Chapelle’ is a finely aged Syrah, layered with black fruit, pepper, and smoky earth, gliding on a frame of lifted acidity and firm tannins. It carries the soul of the Hermitage hill—a place with winemaking roots tracing back to Roman times and a reputation cemented by centuries of legendary vintages. La Chapelle, named for the 13th-century stone chapel that crowns the hill, remains one of the Rhône Valley’s most storied and sought-after wines.