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
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Lamb chops with tapenade
The wine's olive and herb character and tapenade on lamb are a Rhone classic. -
Grilled beef rib with mushrooms
Dark fruit and earth mineral in the wine match beef and earthy mushrooms. -
Cassoulet
Rustic bean and duck casserole needs a structured, herb-forward red.
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.
- 1879 — Chapoutier first labels the assemblage Hermitage under this historic name
Facts
- Producer
- M. Chapoutier
- 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.