Wine Notes
Cornas has been growing in popularity and reputation over the last 15 years and the price has increased to reflect this which is a real shame. We say this because Cornas needs time to settle and most loose bottles are only sold in the newer releases. Getting to know Cornas from well-aged vintages will provide a much better understanding of what this region and style has to offer.
Producer Notes
Jaboulet is famous for its Hermitage La Chapelle which has a tendency to rival some of the top Bordeaux in its complexity and array of flavours. The 25 other appellations they produce wine from, although less famous, should by no means be forgotten. Domaine de Thalabert and St Pierre Cornas are high on the list of great value wines.
Vintage Notes
2005 was a very good vintage in Northern Rhone
2005 was a very good, long-lived vintage in Rhone
Other wines from Paul Jaboulet Aine
1978 Hermitage La Chapelle: £1150
1994 Hermitage La Chapelle: £115
1996 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert: £32
1998 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert: £40
1999 Hermitage La Chapelle: £105
2000 Hermitage La Chapelle: £94
2001 Hermitage La Chapelle: £125
2006 La Chapelle Blanc Hermitage: £165
2006 Hermitage La Chapelle: £180
2007 Hermitage La Chapelle: £150
2009 Hermitage La Chapelle (150cl): £380
2010 Hermitage La Chapelle (300cl): £745
2010 Hermitage La Chapelle (150cl): £370
2015 Domaine de Roure Crozes-Hermitage: £53
2016 Hermitage La Chapelle (300cl): £685
2016 Hermitage La Chapelle (150cl): £285
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