Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Earthy And Peppery finish

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.
  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1879: Chapoutier 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.

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