COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2005
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Chapelle is one of the world's most iconic wines, named after the small Saint-Christophe chapel that sits atop the steep, granite hill of Hermitage. Owned by the Jaboulet family since 1834, the estate was acquired by the Frey family in 2006. The 2005 vintage represents a historic transition point, capturing the raw power and legendary longevity of Hermitage's finest terroirs, including Le Méal, Les Bessards, and Rocoules. This wine is celebrated for its historical significance and remains a benchmark for Northern Rhône Syrah.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€180
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the 13th-century chapel built by knight Gaspard de Stérimberg, which overlooks the Hermitage hill.
Fact 02
The legendary 1961 vintage of La Chapelle is widely considered one of the greatest wines ever made, achieving mythical status.
Fact 03
The 2005 vintage was one of the final vintages overseen before the Frey family acquired the historic estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted from 100% Syrah harvested from old vines across the steep, terraced granite slopes of the Hermitage hill. The grapes are hand-harvested and rigorously sorted. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels, typically around 20% new oak, in the historic, naturally cool subterranean cellars known as 'Viniola'.
