"50-year-old vines and 16 months' ageing in oak have presided over the birth of this confidently balanced, nuanced cuvée, with its open nose of raspberry jelly, violet candy and black pepper, underlined by toasty, caramelized oak notes. A lovely eloquence that continues on the round, concentrated palate, stimulated by a fine mentholated freshness and supported by powerful tannins with an auspicious firmness". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)
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Eye
Deep, intense red with violet highlights
Nose
Intense and complex, with aromas of garrigue herbs, alcoholic black fruits and a hint of roasting due to wood ageing.
Mouth
Balanced with notes of pepper, liquorice, blueberry and blackcurrant, creamy yet elegant tannic structure, very persistent.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies meats of character such as grilled prime rib or game in sauce, mature cheeses, chocolate desserts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
The winery now has a winery of sufficient size to vinify the grapes it brings in and produce its large number of cuvées. It is on a par with the best producers in the region. In Hermitage, the pride of our members who can count on the plot of land bequeathed to them by founder Gambert de Loche, the Epsilon cuvée impresses. A confidential production (1,500 bottles produced), it is a great wine that every discerning wine-lover should have in his cellar.
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
50-year-old vines and 16 months' ageing in wood have given birth to this confidently balanced, nuanced cuvée, with its open nose of raspberry jelly, violet candy and black pepper, underlined by toasty, caramelized oak notes. This eloquence continues on the round, concentrated palate, stimulated by a fine minty freshness and supported by powerful, firm tannins.
About the domain :
Founded in 1933 by Louis Gambert de Loche, the high-quality Cave Coopérative de Tain-l'Hermitage has 310 members and, with over 1,000 ha of vines, produces around 50% of the appellations in the northern Rhône Valley. It also owns 26 ha of its own vineyards, including 21 ha of Hermitage. A sure bet in the region, in 2014 it acquired brand-new production facilities enabling it to multiply parcel selections.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
The largest cooperative winery in the Northern Rhône, Cave de Tain is a must for tourists visiting the region, if only for the reason that it has a large parking lot at the foot of the Hermitage hill, offering panoramic views all the way down the slope. The wines cover almost all 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 them 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 high-end cuvées are ripe and oaky, perhaps offering too much of both for some consumers.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
Vinous
Recommended area
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Refined nose of black fruits, plums, herbs and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Full-bodied and dense, yet refined throughout. Good texture and composition, with a tasty finish. For drinking or cellaring.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
A notch above, the Cornas Arènes Sauvages 2020 offers another level of purity and precision. Blackberries, violets, ripe cherries, spices and hints of meat create a medium- to full-bodied wine of remarkable purity and precision. It will evolve for around 10-12 years and is exceptional.
Customer rating
4/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. YVON R. Published on 20/06/2025
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