"Aromas of juicy strawberries, dried rose petals, and sage express themselves on the nose of this wine. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of cooked raspberries, vanilla, and dried herbs. " (Wine Enthusiast 2023). A typical expression of Syrah, this full-bodied, silky wine reveals the terroir of both banks of the northern Rhône.
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Eye
Beautiful ruby color with purple highlights
Nose
Marked by the typical aromas of Syrah: violet, blackberry, and oriental spices.
Mouth
Beautiful balance of spicy, rich flavors supported by silky, fine tannins, with a fresh finish.
Serve
Between 16 et 18°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with braised lamb, Asian cuisine such as pork spring rolls with green lentils, lomo and cherry tomatoes, Manchego skewers, blackberry crumble...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The winery now has a vat room large enough to vinify its grapes and produce its large number of vintages. It is on a par with the best producers in the region. In Hermitage, the pride of the members who can count on the vineyards bequeathed by the founder Gambert de Loche, the Epsilon cuvée is impressive. With a limited production (1,500 bottles produced), it is a great wine that every discerning wine lover should have in their cellar.
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in 1933 by Louis Gambert de Loche, the high-quality Tain-l'Hermitage cooperative winery has 310 members and, with more than 1,000 hectares of vines, produces around 50% of the appellations of the northern Rhône Valley. It also owns 26 hectares of its own, including 21 hectares in Hermitage. A sure bet in the region, in 2014 it acquired brand new production facilities, enabling it to increase its selection of plots.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
The largest cooperative winery in the northern Rhône, Cave de Tain is a must-see for tourists visiting the region, if only because it has a large parking lot at the foot of Hermitage hill, offering a panoramic view of the slope. The wines cover almost all of the region's appellations, with the exception of Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie, in a range of quality levels and styles. Collectively, the members farm just under 30 hectares of Hermitage, making it the second largest landowner in this appellation. The entry-level wines are often pleasant and well-made, offering good value for money, while some of the top-end cuvées are ripe and oaky, perhaps offering too much of both for some consumers.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
Aromas of juicy strawberries, dried rose petals, and sage are evident on the nose of this wine. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of cooked raspberries, vanilla, and dried herbs.
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
Vinous
Rated Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. MARC B. Published on 03/31/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. GUY L. Published on 08/22/2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. DENIS B. Published on 08/15/2023
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