“This wine has lovely acidity, with tannins that are softer than those in Nobles-Rives—a bit atypical for the appellation, but well-made.” (The Bettane + Desseauve Guide)
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Eye
A deep, brilliant red color
Nose
With expressive aromas of licorice, garrigue herbs, and very ripe black fruits
Palate
Flavors of cocoa, sour cherry, and gray pepper, with elegant tannins and great finesse.
Serve
Between 16 et 18°C
Food and Wine Pairings
Best enjoyed with a roasted wild boar leg, red meat, or dark chocolate
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 90/100
Rated estate (2023 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
This wine has lovely acidity, with tannins that are softer than those in Nobles-Rives—a bit atypical for the appellation, but well-made.
About the estate:
The winery now has a vinification facility large enough to process the grapes it receives and produce its wide range of wines. It stands on equal footing with the region’s finest producers. In Hermitage—the pride of the members, who can rely on the vineyards bequeathed by founder Gambert de Loche—the Epsilon cuvée is truly impressive. With a limited production run (1,500 bottles), it is a great wine that every discerning wine lover should have in their cellar.
Decanter
Rated Estate Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from 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 vineyards, produces approximately 50% of the wines from the Northern Rhône Valley on its own. It also owns 26 hectares of its own vineyards, including 21 hectares in Hermitage. A trusted name in the region, the winery acquired brand-new production facilities in 2014, enabling it to expand its range of single-vineyard wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
As the largest cooperative winery in the northern Rhône, the Cave de Tain is a must-see for tourists visiting the region, if only because it has a large parking lot located at the foot of Hermitage Hill, offering a panoramic view all the way down to the hillside. The wines cover nearly all of the region’s appellations—with the exception of Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie—across a range of quality levels and styles. Collectively, the members cultivate just under 30 hectares of Hermitage, making the cooperative the second-largest landowner in that appellation. The entry-level wines are often pleasant and well-made, offering good value for the price, while some of the top-tier cuvées are ripe and oaky—perhaps even offering too much of both for some consumers.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated "Recommended"
Vinous
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
Rated "Recommended"
About the wine:
Deep ruby red. Aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, and candied flowers, with a peppery note on the nose. Flavors of candied black fruits, violet, olive, and licorice show good depth, and a smoky nuance develops on the mid-palate. The style is opulent, open yet always lively, with subtle tannins framing a lingering, spicy finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated "Recommended"
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