Tara Wood

9.0

Wow. Big fruit bomb on the nose. Cherry, blackberry, raspberry. Hints of leather and vanilla. Cocoa and coffee. All of that came across the palate with smooth, supple tannins, and an extremely balanced acidity. Tasted more expensive than it was. — 9 months ago

Chris Eddy

9.1

Picked up from Black Hearts & Sparrows. First sip is confusing because it tastes like juice- keep going. Amazing biodynamic Pinot for $30. Don't walk past the 2013 — 9 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.2

I've been dying to try this domaine after all the positive chatter on IG, and I'm happy to report that it lived up to it. At the recommendation of AC at Blackhearts and Sparrows, I opted for their 17' village instead of their cru cuvees. Apparently, the latter are rather jammy this vintage 🤮 Don't you just love it when your favourite wine shop knows your taste well.

This Beaujolais-Villages was bright and complex. Red-fruited, spicy, black tea elements, with a granitic minerality, and fine acidity. There's some serious structure here, but it's so easy to drink.

NB: Domaine Chapel's Beaujolais-Villages is made from vines in Lantignié, next to Régnié and high up in the hills. The village is considered by many to be equal to or even better than some of the crus in the region (apparently, a prime candidate for the next cru Beaujolais). Good to learn! — 5 years ago

Enda Winters

9.0

Neutral on the nose with maybe some slight funk. Juicy, fresh and effervescent. — 5 years ago

Scott Taddeo

8.9

White pepper, herbal, tea leaves, pickled cherry and blackberry. — 8 years ago