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.
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