Chapoutier, Hermitage Sizeranne Vintage:2009 Best from 2016 through 2028

Best from 2016 through 2028

(89-91)/2018+

it will get a bit better

round and seductively textured medium-bodied flavors that deliver very solid depth and persistence on the lively finish

The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino is advancing fast in terms of its aged aromas

Chapoutier, Hermitage Sizeranne Vintage:2009 Best from 2016 through 2028Mid deep garnet. Grilled meat, oxidative tones to blackberry fruit, with crushed rock minerality and truffle development. Touch of cooked tomato feels like a cool vintage nose. Fine, but firm tannins are still fully in command of the palate. Brisk acidity and drying raspberry fruit. Meaty and flinty, with a very savoury, long finish. Still not ready. (TJ)