M. Chapoutier
Monier de La Sizeranne Hermitage Viognier Blend
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
A fun New Years competition between Riva and Sizerrane. Both are winners. Though I’d say Riva had it by a nose. It was dense and deep. I loved the burnt caramel meat after two days in a decanter. The Siz was more elegant upfront and had a very long enjoyable finish that was haunting. Good stuff for 2023!
A fun New Years competition between Riva and Sizerrane. Both are winners. Though I’d say Riva had it by a nose. It was dense and deep. I loved the burnt caramel meat after two days in a decanter. The Siz was more elegant upfront and had a very long enjoyable finish that was haunting. Good stuff for 2023!
Dec 31st, 2022
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, 16 months in 25% new French oak. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Soft dusty tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! I wouldn’t age long, great now!
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, 16 months in 25% new French oak. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Soft dusty tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! I wouldn’t age long, great now!
Sep 14th, 2022History 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, long finish, ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! Tasting Sample. Will age nicely!
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, long finish, ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! Tasting Sample. Will age nicely!
Feb 15th, 2022History 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 tannins that ease up a bit with a decant, well balanced ending with spice and cedar. Very nice!
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 tannins that ease up a bit with a decant, well balanced ending with spice and cedar. Very nice!
1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2019
Meaty wine. Blackberries, black plum, dark raspberries, big minerals, bigger wood use for a Syrah.
Meaty wine. Blackberries, black plum, dark raspberries, big minerals, bigger wood use for a Syrah.
1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2016
This was a bottle of white Hermitage, made mostly from Viognier grapes. Excellent color, rich nose: tropical fruits, as well as citrus (cedar, lemon), marzipan, candied fruits, anis, ginger, white pepper. Citrus in the mouth too, intense, long lasting, sapid. 88/100
This was a bottle of white Hermitage, made mostly from Viognier grapes. Excellent color, rich nose: tropical fruits, as well as citrus (cedar, lemon), marzipan, candied fruits, anis, ginger, white pepper. Citrus in the mouth too, intense, long lasting, sapid. 88/100
1 person found it helpfulNov 16th, 2013
Smooth, fruity, slightly acidic. Bouquet very earthy
Smooth, fruity, slightly acidic. Bouquet very earthy
Sep 17th, 2017Violets and blood. Rich and smooth through the mid palate. Finishes a touch short. Touch of VA.
Violets and blood. Rich and smooth through the mid palate. Finishes a touch short. Touch of VA.
Feb 20th, 2017