Jaboulet, Hermitage, La Chapelle 1989 (1.5L) Northwest The 2017 Pinot Noir Laguna

The 2017 Pinot Noir Laguna Ridge is sweet

but in a more understated

undergrowth earth

with notes of baking spices

With time in the glass the fruit turns darker and the wine puts on weight

Jaboulet, Hermitage, La Chapelle 1989 (1.5L) Northwest The 2017 Pinot Noir Laguna100 points James Suckling I have always been a huge fan of this wine, with incredible depth and richness of character. Dried meat, game, berry, spice, asphalt and tar. Full body with layers of ripe tannins and spice. It goes on for minutes on the finish. This is a fabulously spicy with black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, black truffles, sous bois and licorice. Decant two or three hours before serving. Purity and balance. This is the legendary 1961 again.