Private Wine and Hiking in Hermitage from Lyon with wine tasting
Set off from Lyon to explore the picturesque vineyards of the Rhône Valley, home to the renowned Hermitage appellation. Begin with a guided hike through the vineyards,...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 8 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: smoked black fruit, olive tapenade, dried herbs, pepper, earth
Palate: dark cherry, leather, earth mineral, structured tannins, long herbal finish
The historic assemblage Hermitage from Chapoutier, named for Monier de la Sizeranne who codified Hermitage in the 19th century. Blends multiple parcels for a complete expression of the hill.
What it pairs with
- Lamb chops with tapenade The wine's olive and herb character and tapenade on lamb are a Rhone classic.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled beef rib with mushrooms Dark fruit and earth mineral in the wine match beef and earthy mushrooms.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
- Cassoulet Rustic bean and duck casserole needs a structured, herb-forward red.More wines for pork →
With cheese
How to serve Ermitage Monier de la Sizeranne
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lamb chops with tapenade, Grilled beef rib with mushrooms, Cassoulet. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Monier de la Sizeranne is named for the botanist and Hermitage historian who mapped the hill's terroirs in the 19th century. It is the historic assemblage Hermitage from the Chapoutier house.
- 1879Chapoutier first labels the assemblage Hermitage under this historic name
Facts
- Producer
- M. Chapoutier · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in used French oak casks
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 60-100 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1879
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Ermitage Monier de la Sizeranne
What does Ermitage Monier de la Sizeranne taste like?
On the nose, smoked black fruit, olive tapenade, dried herbs, pepper, earth. On the palate, dark cherry, leather, earth mineral, structured tannins, long herbal finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, earthy and peppery finish. The historic assemblage Hermitage from Chapoutier, named for Monier de la Sizeranne who codified Hermitage in the 19th century. Blends multiple parcels for a complete expression of the hill.
When should I drink Ermitage Monier de la Sizeranne?
Drink 8-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ermitage Monier de la Sizeranne?
Lamb chops with tapenade is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled beef rib with mushrooms and Cassoulet. The wine's olive and herb character and tapenade on lamb are a Rhone classic.
What grapes are in Ermitage Monier de la Sizeranne?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Hermitage AOC.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tastings near M. Chapoutier
Private Wine Tasting at Your Holiday Rental
Enjoy a private wine tasting at your property in the South of France. Sip on a selection of wines from Provence and the Rhône and learn about the wines of the region f...
Romans and Wine
Discover two of the best preserved Roman monuments in the world: The Roman Theatre of Orange and the Aqueduct of the Pont du Gard (UNESCO Sites) and enjoy a wine tasti...
Wine tastings and winery visits in Lyon and the Rhône Valley (15) · Wine tours and day trips in Lyon and the Rhône Valley (52) · Wine and cheese tastings in Lyon and the Rhône Valley (4)