Hermitage Paul Jaboulet Aine Vintage 1970

Hermitage Paul Jaboulet Aine Vintage 1970Not to be mistaken with La Chapelle, but none the less produced by the famous domaine from vines on the Hermitage hill. 1970 was a very good year for the northern Rhone with great ageing potential. Typical blend, Syrah. 75cl bottle. Abv not stated. Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level at neck label.

but some nice vintage wines were made

An estate sadly no longer in existence

One of the great wines of the region and known "super second"

medium minus

but added after some quick thinking by the owner at the time

which is quite unusual for a Bordeaux property

The weather was a challenge for the Burgundy growers

After the French Revolution it passed to the Our Saluces family

The 2004 vintage was a good vintage for the region

The extra bottle age adding to the complexity and softening the tannins

5% Cabernet Franc

who own several Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois properties like this one