M. Chapoutier
Monier de La Sizeranne Hermitage Syrah
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
While I’ve been a big fan of Chapoutier’s other bottlings, this is my first experience with the Sizeranne. This is a selection of fruit from Méal, Bessards and Greffieux.
At almost 11yrs old, I wasn’t sure if this needed some time to blow off funk or not, so I consumed from bottle and opted not to decant, which I think worked well. The aromatics here totally stole the show…there was a roasted plum combo with savory tomato stew type notes that were so unique…a rollercoaster balance of dark fruit and tart/herbal flair. Palate was as expected with red and and black currant, mocha dusted black cherries, tart iron and black pepper. Really pretty highlight of iron all the way through but not to where it dominated everything. The tart fruit and tangy/savory iron play was right up my alley. This seems to be in a prime drinking window and likely hangs here the next 5-7yrs.
While I’ve been a big fan of Chapoutier’s other bottlings, this is my first experience with the Sizeranne. This is a selection of fruit from Méal, Bessards and Greffieux.
At almost 11yrs old, I wasn’t sure if this needed some time to blow off funk or not, so I consumed from bottle and opted not to decant, which I think worked well. The aromatics here totally stole the show…there was a roasted plum combo with savory tomato stew type notes that were so unique…a rollercoaster balance of dark fruit and tart/herbal flair. Palate was as expected with red and and black currant, mocha dusted black cherries, tart iron and black pepper. Really pretty highlight of iron all the way through but not to where it dominated everything. The tart fruit and tangy/savory iron play was right up my alley. This seems to be in a prime drinking window and likely hangs here the next 5-7yrs.
History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Medium Ruby with aromas of rich red/black fruits and spice. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Firm tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! Tasting Sample. Has lots of room to bottle evolve.
History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Medium Ruby with aromas of rich red/black fruits and spice. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Firm tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! Tasting Sample. Has lots of room to bottle evolve.
Jun 8th, 2021Was lucky enough to try again. History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Aromas of rich red fruits and elegant spice. On the palate raspberry, cherry & currant flavors with notes of floral and oak. Firm tight Rustic tannins that ease up a bit with time, well balanced ending with spice and cedar. Very nice! Tasting Sample. Has lots of room to bottle evolve.
Was lucky enough to try again. History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Aromas of rich red fruits and elegant spice. On the palate raspberry, cherry & currant flavors with notes of floral and oak. Firm tight Rustic tannins that ease up a bit with time, well balanced ending with spice and cedar. Very nice! Tasting Sample. Has lots of room to bottle evolve.
Jul 3rd, 2019
Austere, meaty and spicy, needs time
Austere, meaty and spicy, needs time
Oct 19th, 2018
Full bodied yet surprisingly elegant for a young hermitage. Cassis, smoke, bacon, black pepper.
Full bodied yet surprisingly elegant for a young hermitage. Cassis, smoke, bacon, black pepper.
Oct 10th, 2017
Black fruit, plum, savory, spice, black pepper. M acid, body and alc. M tannin. Long lingering finish. Balanced. A bit smokey. Classic.
Black fruit, plum, savory, spice, black pepper. M acid, body and alc. M tannin. Long lingering finish. Balanced. A bit smokey. Classic.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2016
Savory, black pepper. Tart. Fully mature. Delicious!
Savory, black pepper. Tart. Fully mature. Delicious!
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2019
Wow. So aromatic - red fruit, earth and graphite. Very savory and quite grippy, with an iron, blood and mineral blanket still covering the foxy, wild berry, currant-y fruit underneath. Super structured and focused. Serious, dark and brooding. Not quite there but close. Very cool wine.
Wow. So aromatic - red fruit, earth and graphite. Very savory and quite grippy, with an iron, blood and mineral blanket still covering the foxy, wild berry, currant-y fruit underneath. Super structured and focused. Serious, dark and brooding. Not quite there but close. Very cool wine.
1 person found it helpfulJul 25th, 2019
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#1990 #MChapoutier #Hermitage #MonierDeLaSizeranne #Yes Yes & Yes 👏👏👏😍💃 #NorthernRhone always has my heart ❤️. The #JacquelineKennedyOnassis of wine... #Graceful, #Elegant, #Seamless ... #Powerful in an understated way. A #Woman who speaks multiple languages and has many, many #Layers. She is in the drivers seat, but let's you think you're the one in charge. You're lucky if you find a girl like this. Hold on tight and don't let go... There's no one else quite like her around. 🍷👌🏻👌🏻 #HappyFriday
1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2016