Paul Jaboulet Aîné,
Hermitage La Chapelle
Named after the chapel overlooking Hermitage, La Chapelle is one of the Rhône's most historic and internationally recognised Syrahs. Great older vintages remain reference points for the appellation. La Chapelle has decades of historical credibility, with famous older vintages helping establish its reputation.
VINTAGE 1961
Source: Liv-Ex
Sep 2002 – Apr 2019
Within This Period
Varietal:
Syrah
Classification:
Hermitage AOC
Annual Production:
≈ 30,000–80,000 bottles; highly vintage-dependent
SIGNATURE VINTAGES
1961 One of the legendary wines of the Northern Rhône and the historic benchmark for La Chapelle.
1978 Another celebrated mature reference.
1990 Powerful, rich and highly collectible.
2009 A major modern revival vintage.
2010 More structured and classical, with exceptional ageing potential.
The Investment Case
La Chapelle has decades of historical credibility, with famous older vintages helping establish its reputation as one of the great wines of the Northern Rhône. That back-vintage history matters because collectors can see proven longevity rather than relying solely on recent scores. Strong modern vintages benefit from both this heritage and the broader revival of interest in Hermitage.
Country
France
Region
Rhône
Varietal
Syrah
Sub-region
Northern Rhône
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