M. Chapoutier 2007 Monier de la Sizeranne (Hermitage)

Country: France / Monier de la Sizeranne
Variety: Syrah Rhône Valley
Winery: M. Chapoutier / Hermitage

Chapoutier’s largest Hermitage cuvée is rich and almost fudge-like in 2007, yet at the same time isn’t at all sweet or confected. Notes of sweaty leather, dried cherries and chocolate are framed by silky tannins. Drink now–2020.