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. 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
Smooth, fruity, slightly acidic. Bouquet very earthy
Smooth, fruity, slightly acidic. Bouquet very earthy
Sep 17th, 2017
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
