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6 Bottles 1997 Chapoutier de la Sizeranne, Hermitage

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:120.00 EUR Estimated At:200.00 - 240.00 EUR
6 Bottles 1997 Chapoutier de la Sizeranne, Hermitage
Six bottles of Chapoutier de la Sizeranne
Produced by Michel Chapoutier
1997 vintage
Hermitage, Rhône/France
Original filling quantity: 0.75 l
Fill level: This lot comprises six bottles of 1997 vintage Chapoutier de la Sizeranne produced by Michel Chapoutier from the Hermitage appellation in the French wine region of Rhône.

The wine region on the Rhône is not only very old, it also produces some of the best wines that, despite their longevity, can also provide great enjoyment in their youth. After Lyon, the Rhône hurriedly descends to the south. Here, on the west bank, the Côte Rôtie wines are produced, while the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations are situated on the east bank. In the northern reaches of the Rhône, Syrah is king. White wines are produced from Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier. The vines grow in mineral-rich, structure-giving floors consisting of weathered granite with feldspar, gneiss and mica. A completely different world, in terms of topography, viticulture and culture, is located in the southern Rhône valley: here, Mediterranean grape varieties like the red and white Grenache are at home. They dominate the Cuvées, which, like the Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is made from a dozen different grape varieties.

During the 18th and 19th century, Hermitage wines were the most famous in the whole of France. The vines in the southern vineyard grow on a granite bedrock that evidences various microclimates and soil types. The finest white wines in the upper vineyards are grown here, on calcariferous and clayey soils. The red wines are made exclusively from Syrah, the best of which are viewed as belonging to the world’s best wines. They stand out due to their longevity and intense taste and color.

The 1997 vintage Chapoutier de la Sizeranne was rated between 87 and 88 points by Robert Parker in 1999.

The fill levels are excellent (< 2 cm). The labels and capsules are in perfect condition.
Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
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