Hermitage La Chapelle: A Vintage That Defied Expectations
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version A 1978 Hermitage La Chapelle defied expectations, revealing layers of complexity and depth over time, offering a quiet, contemplative experience unlike its more celebrated counterparts. In This Article A Blind Spot in Wine LoreThe Unfolding of a Forgotten Masterpiece This bottle didn’t just open—it transformed my perspective on Hermitage. The 1978 vintage, long overlooked in the annals of wine history, proved to be a revelation. While I had long admired the 1990 and 1961 vintages, the 1978 had been buried beneath their legacy. But when it finally revealed itself, it was unlike anything…