TN The 96 vintage.......

A Minnie Mouse in effect....?

Nice ringer to throw in the mix.

Odd performance for the Pavillon - it should be better, and I have a half case of the 96 La Chapelle that I had hopes for - do you figure it might improve or is it inherently lacking? Had a 1983 ahwiel ago that showed quite nicely, BTW.

I agree, and looking at the comments from other tasters, it seems that some thought it was a cab franc. It was a pity it was next to the Pagodes. I had the Pagodes down as Angludet, a real Margaux mouthful.

Nothing wrong with it , just not up to the La Chapelle standard of old. A few additional comments from others " Alcoholic" " Stalky" " Complex" " Oz shiraz" " Needs food"

I don't think I've seen a glowing note on any La Chappelle since the '90. I think it was the '96 I had side by side wth the Crozes Thalabert, and preferred the Crozes (and the Thalabert has slipped in recent years, too). Jaboulet has been on a roll lately- but downhill. Like Bill I've enjoyed the controversial '83, though.

Nice notes, cheers

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