2019 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne
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Deep violet color. Dark berries, cherry-cola and olive on the nose, along with suggestions of potpourri and allspice. Densely packed and chewy in texture, offering deep black and blue fruit, cracked pepper and smoky bacon flavors that show excellent fine definition and back-end lift. Closes with a very long and smoky, strong, mineral drive, a repeating pepper note and a firm tannic grip.
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I was blown away by the 2019 Hermitage Monier De La Sizeranne, and if there’s a best buy out there in 2019 Hermitage, this might be it. Blackberries, black raspberries, spice box, new leather, and bouquet garni all dominate the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, with a round, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a rare mix of richness and elegance. It’s a stunning wine that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face over the coming 2+ decades. Hats off to the team at Chapoutier!
Blended from the lieux-dits of les Bessards, Greffieux, le Méal and les Beaumes, Chapoutier's 2019 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne offers up scents of cedar, leather, spice, dried cherries and fresh plums. It's full-bodied, rich and almost creamy on the palate, then softly dusty on the long finish. While not as concentrated or cellar-worthy as the various selections parcellaires, it's still a worthy effort, not an afterthought.