Chapoutier - Hermitage - Monier de la Sizeranne - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

The 2018 red Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is once again making a big impression, "potentially the best vintage in its history at this point," according to the Parker Guide. Biodynamic, coming from the prestigious terroirs of Bessards, Méal, and Greffieux, it is a wine of great concentration, a pure Syrah with notes of violets, red fruits, dry herbs, larder as well. On this rich vintage, it demonstrates an audacious and full-bodied palate, surrounded by concentrated flavors of fruit and well-patinated tannins that bring a balancing finesse to the whole. A beautiful wine to be decanted several hours before serving, or to be aged for at least another ten years. Rated 93-96/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinification in concrete vats, extraction by punching down, maturing for 12 to 14 months in oak barrels.

Organic and Biodynamic wine, certified by Demeter.

Color:

Very dark red, shaded with purple.

Nose:

Fragrances of red fruits underlined by notes of dry herbs, a light larder and beautiful touches of violet.

Palate:

Full-bodied and concentrated, this wine endowed with patinated tannins shows finesse balancing the whole.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Wild boar stew, roe deer, saddle of hare or rabbit stew, hare à la royale, red meat, duck in brown sauces.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033.

Renowned winemaker, at the head of one of the most esteemed estates of the Rhone Valley region, Michel Chapoutier presides over a phenomenal collection of Crus. His talent as a winemaker and his unique knowledge of the vineyard enables him to find the best terroirs for his wines. Of amazing consistency throughout each vintage, his wines are beautiful representations of their appellations.