1998 Maison Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne

Vinous Media (VM)

Full ruby. Wilder, slightly reduced aroma of cassis, gunpowder and grilled nuts. Very rich and deep, with an almost three-dimensional texture. Chewy, vibrant flavors of black fruits, game and gunpowder. Pliant and sweet. Finishes with tactile, ripe tannins. Impressive potential.

Wine Spectactor (WS)

Fabulous. This serious Hermitage digs deep inhillside Rhône soil, with mineral, wet earth andgrilled character. Intense and complex, showing atoasted, smoky essence and loads of blackberryflavors. Refined tannins turn firm and givestructure to the long finish. Best from 2005 through 2020.

Wine Advocate (WA)

One of the strongest efforts Chapoutier has produced from Hermitage is the 1998 Ermitage La Sizeranne, which is performing even better from bottle than it was last year from cask. It offers up an earthy, smoky, sweet black currant-scented nose, followed by big, chewy, full-bodied flavors, excellent texture, and an intriguing liquid mineral nuance to the deep, sweet, ripe flavors