M. Chapoutier : Monier de la Sizeranne 2004

The Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne of Chapoutier results from a blend of different terroirs situated from west to east: Les ssBessards, Les Méal and Les Greffieux. Matured from 12 to 14 months in oak barrels, this wine displays a very good aging potential and a powerful structure. Of a garnet red color rimmed with tile red reflections, the Monier de la Sizeranne 2004 offers at first a luscious nose, with aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant and blackberry. After a slight aeration, more complex aromas appear like leather, oak, vanilla and spices as well. On the palate, the Hermitage is round, elegant, with well integrated tannins and a persistent finish on pepper and cherry.