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Crozes Hermitage

Crozes-Hermitage wine

If you're a wine enthusiast, you've probably already heard of the Crozes-Hermitage wine. Different from Hermitage, it has some very interesting assets. It's intoxicating, supple, light, elegant, low in acidity and pleasantly persistent. Here's everything you need to know about this beverage.

Description of the wine Crozes-Hermitage

Crozes-Hermitage is a highly prized beverage among brandy lovers. There are two varieties. Red and white. Each has its own specific characteristics.

Crozes-Hermitage red wine

Crozes-Hermitage red wine has an exquisite charm. Its purplish-red color is reminiscent of ripe burlat cherries. On the nose, delicate scents of red and black fruits and violets stand out.
Scents of undergrowth and spices such as cinnamon and licorice are also present. Over time, smoky, toasty aromas evolve into a complex bouquet of candied fruit and leather, with pronounced peppery notes. On the palate, Crozes-Hermitage red has a round, supple, fruit-driven tannic structure. It is less powerful than Hermitage, but has substance, reserve and elegance.

White Crozes-Hermitage

Unlike Crozes-Hermitage red wine, the white variety has a lighter color. It is golden yellow. Texture is oily, but balanced. The older it ages, the more balanced and long-lasting it becomes. This wine has little acidity and is much appreciated for its freshness.

Its aromatic bouquet is broad and intoxicating, just like that of red wine. It includes scents of white flowers (acacia, lime blossom, honeysuckle), dried fruit (almond, hazelnut), yellow and white fruit (peach, apricot, quince), sometimes with hints of honey or wax.

The origins of Crozes-Hermitage wine

Crozes-Hermitage wine comes from the Appellation d'Origine Française Contrôlée of the same name. 

The vineyards of Crozes-Hermitage vineyards covers 11 communes in the Drôme, all on the left bank of the Rhône: Crozes-Hermitage, Serves sur Rhône, Erôme, Gervans, Larnage, Tain-l'Hermitage, Mercurol, Chanos Cunon, La Roche de Glun, Beaumont-Monteux and Pont de l'Isère. It is one of the 15 crus in the Rhône Valley to have been awarded a local A.O.C. in 1937. The vineyards of Crozes-Hermitage is not as old as that of Hermitage, and has developed fairly recently in the southern part, which was once devoted to fruit growing. The vineyards cover an area of around 1,430 hectares, with an annual production of over 60,500 hectoliters, corresponding to an average yield of 42 hectoliters per hectare. Crozes-Hermitage is the largest vineyard of the northern appellations.

To the north, the terroir is planted on granitic slopes following on from those of Hermitage, while to the south, the soils are made up of fluvio-glacial alluvium and terraces of rolled Rhône pebbles or loess. The Crozes-Hermitage enjoys full southern exposure on the slopes and is swept by the Mistral wind.

Syrah is the main grape variety for red Crozes-Hermitage wines, complemented by up to 15% Marsanne or Roussanne. White wines are made from Marsanne and Roussanne. The appellation's top quality wines are made by M. Chapoutier, E. Guigal and Delas Frères. Guigal and Delas Frères. Other estates also offer Crozes-Hermitage wines wines, such as Tardieu-Laurent or Ferraton Père et Fils.
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Domaine de la Ville Rouge - Crozes Hermitage Crozes J'adore 2024

syrah
fruity
freshness
tapas

"A fresh and fruity Syrah

This pretty, affordable red Crozes-Hermitage is the perfect match for your favorite moments. In a limpid, brilliant deep red color with light violet highlights, this cuvée delivers tangy, fruity notes of blackberry and cherry, violet, black pepper, sweet spices and light smokiness. On the palate, it's pleasantly round and acidic, with a lovely freshness, spicy notes, blackberry jam and a hint of licorice. The tannins are fine, slightly crunchy but well blended. The finish is fruity, with summer cherry clafouti and a touch of pepper and spice.

E. Guigal - Crozes-Hermitage blanc 2023

91/100 James Suckling

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90-92/100 Jeb Dunnuck

rich
elegant
white flowers

"Freshness, fruit and generosity for a white of sublime quality".

“A typical white Crozes-Hermitage. Abundant flavors of summer meadow and mirabelle plum fill the generous body of this medium to full-bodied wine. With aeration, touches of caramel and melted butter develop. Juicy, creamy finish. Almost pure Marsanne with a small amount of Roussanne. Matured 30% in oak and 70% in stainless steel. Enjoy or keep.” (James Suckling 2025)

Les Vins de Vienne - Crozes-Hermitage Les Palignons rouge 2022

3*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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93/100 Wine Spectator

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91/100 Vinous

(Notes vintage 2019)
syrah
complex
model of success

"Generous, crisp, gourmet Syrah... it's close to perfection!"

A blend of two parcels, one located on granitic soils and the other on a plateau of rolled pebbles, this cuvée delivers a bright, full-bodied, crisp and generous Crozes. Perfect with shallot bavette or pierrade with béarnaise sauce. béarnaise sauce.

Cave de Tain - Crozes-Hermitage Exploration blanc 2023

2*Étoiles Hachette

marsanne
ample
bittersweet

"A white Crozes perfect for the table.

"Driven by Marsanne (80%), this seductive cuvée reveals a powerful bouquet of tuberose, raisin and bourbon vanilla. The palate does not disappoint: full-bodied, warm and very expressive, with flavors of candied apricot and cinnamon, balanced by a hint of mineral freshness. Well-typed by its appellation and solar vintage, this harmonious white will be a delight at the table, accompanied by noble fish in sauce". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

Cave de Tain - Crozes Hermitage Les Hauts du Fief 2022

92-94/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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15,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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90/100 Decanter

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90/100 Vinous

ample
cheeses

" Favorite 1J1V!"

"Its Hermitage-like notes of red and black fruits, leather, scorched earth, spice and graphite emerge from Crozes-Hermitage Les Hauts Du Fief 2022, a beautifully textured, structured and complex wine with ripe but well-built tannins and a beautiful finish." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)

Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2023

92/100 James Suckling

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90-92/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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91+/100 Robert Parker

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91/100 RVF

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91/100 Decanter

(Notes vintage 2022)
syrah
silky
roasted meat

"A precise classic that combines fruitiness, structure and smooth tannins".

A key figure in Crozes-Hermitage, Laurent Combier sublimates each of his cuvées. This is a Crozes-Hermitage with present but silky tannins, a velvety, round texture and notes of morello cherry and blackberry, accompanied by a delicate hint of wood on the finish. Remarkable!

Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage blanc 2024

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3/5(1 avis)

92/100 James Suckling

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91/100 Robert Parker

(Notes vintage 2023)
round-tipped
mineral
blanquette

"The exuberance of Roussanne, tempered by the minerality of Marsanne".

This lovely white Crozes-Hermitage, made from 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, is beautifully balanced. The nose is straightforward and exuberant, with floral and white-fleshed fruit aromas. On the palate, it's rich and mineral, making it the ideal companion for blanquettes, sea bream and shellfish.

Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Laurent blanc 2024

91/100 James Suckling

(Notes vintage 2023)
marsanne
mineral
voltage

"Lively and full of minerality, a perfect aperitif".

This 100% Marsanne offers a rich, savory nose, a mouth-filling palate and a lively, mineral finish. Perfect with perch meunière, pike-perch with leek compote or as an aperitif.

Delas Frères - Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes blanc 2023

15,5/20 Jancis Robinson

(Notes vintage 2022)
floral
round-tipped

"Little flowers in a bottle

Les Launes white has a floral profile, evoking hawthorn, verbena and lime blossom, with exotic touches of mango, lychee and citrus. Fresh and fruity on the palate, this pleasantly supple white is perfect with grilled fish.

Delas Frères - Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes rouge 2022

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3.5/5(2 avis)

91/100 James Suckling

syrah
spicy
ample

"A Crozes-Hermitage that's far too seductive!

"An elegant, medium-bodied Crozes-Hermitage with the fleshiness and firmness expected of this appellation. A certain stony minerality on the moderately dry finish. A pure Syrah with only 12.5% alcohol. To drink or to keep. (James Suckling 2024)

Maison Les Alexandrins - Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2022

92/100 James Suckling

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91/100 Jeb Dunnuck

syrah
crunchy
grills
quality-price

"A red Crozes-Hermitage of great elegance".

"A medium-bodied Crozes-Hermitage, textured, balanced and crisp. Notes of black cherries, violets and sweet spices on the nose. Juicy and silky, with crisp blue and violet fruit character and some peppercorns and flowers towards the refreshing finish." (James Suckling 2024)

E. Guigal - Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2021

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4/5(6 avis)

91/100 James Suckling

syrah
beautiful finish
red meat

"Perfect northern expression of Syrah".

"A typical Crozes-Hermitage, in the register of the appellation's light wines, but with the juicy heather character one expects from this appellation. The supple tannins underline the whole very well. Lots of dried herbs on the finish. Enjoy now. (James Suckling 2024)

E. Guigal - Crozes-Hermitage blanc 2022

90-92/100 Jeb Dunnuck

rich
elegant
white flowers

"Freshness, fruit and generosity for a white of sublime quality".

"Notes of crushed pineapple, citrus and honeyed minerals emerge from Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2022, a medium-bodied, balanced white with beautiful purity and exceptional length." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)

Domaine des Remizières - Crozes Hermitage Cuvée Particulière blanc 2023

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4/5(4 avis)

15,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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90/100 Jeb Dunnuck

(Notes vintage 2022)
marsanne
floral
aperitif

"Marsanne full of gourmandise and charm".

The expected aromas of white fruits such as pear and white flowers can be detected. The woodiness is only slightly pronounced, enhancing the marsanne in a gourmet mouthfeel with a fresh finish.

Domaine des Remizières - Crozes Hermitage Cuvée Christophe blanc 2023

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4/5(1 avis)

91/100 Vinous

marsanne
complex
fish

"A successful and beautifully balanced gastronomic white".

In its brilliant gold color, the wine has a seductive bouquet with notes of caramelized peach, brioche, white flowers and honeysuckle. It's a full-bodied, complex wine, well-structured and pleasant, with excellent acidity. Don't forget to cellar a few bottles for two to four years to enjoy again later.