Cave de Tain - Crozes-Hermitage Exploration blanc 2023
2*Étoiles
Hachette
“A perfect white Crozes for the table”
"Dominated by Marsanne (80%), this alluring wine reveals a powerful bouquet of tuberose, raisins, and bourbon vanilla. The palate does not disappoint: full-bodied, warm, and very expressive, with flavors of candied apricot and cinnamon, it is balanced by a hint of mineral freshness. True to its appellation and the sunny vintage, this harmonious white wine will be a delight at the table, paired with a fine fish in sauce.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
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Eye
Very pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Elegant aromas of minerality, exotic fruits, and acacia
Palate
Full-bodied and lingering, with lovely bitter notes and hints of white fruit
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Serve with eggplant caviar, langoustine ravioli, skate in brown butter, or a Picodon cheese....
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The winery now has a fermentation facility large enough to vinify its own grapes and produce its wide range of wines. It stands on equal footing with the region’s top producers. In Hermitage, the pride of the members who can rely on the vineyards bequeathed by founder Gambert de Loche, the Epsilon cuvée is impressive. A limited-production wine (1,500 bottles produced), it is a great wine that every discerning wine lover should have in their cellar.
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2025 guide): 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Dominated by Marsanne (80%), this alluring wine reveals a powerful bouquet of tuberose, raisins, and bourbon vanilla. The palate does not disappoint: full-bodied, warm, and very expressive, with flavors of candied apricot and cinnamon, it is balanced by a hint of mineral freshness. True to its appellation and the sunny vintage, this harmonious white wine will be a delight at the table, paired with a fine fish in sauce.
About the estate:
Founded in 1933 by Louis Gambert de Loche, the high-quality Tain-l'Hermitage cooperative winery has 310 members and, with over 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 reliable choice in the region, the winery acquired brand-new production facilities in 2014, enabling it to expand its range of single-vineyard selections.
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 features a large parking lot at the foot of Hermitage Hill, offering a panoramic view all the way up the slope. 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 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 top-tier cuvées are ripe and oaky, perhaps offering even too much of both for some consumers.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Rated: Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 09/18/2025
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