Let yourself be seduced by an exceptional vintage, the result of a collaboration between Laurent Derhé, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Sommelier 2007, Gaëtan Bouvier, Meilleur Sommelier de France 2016, and the Cave de Tain. An Hermitage with an intense, rich nose reminiscent of black fruits, slightly enhanced by notes of warm smoke, noble wood, and black pepper. The palate is full-bodied, imposing, and balanced, characterized by a fleshy, silky texture, where the racy tannins bring a massive yet refined relief. The finish is fresh, offering aromas of small black berries with great intensity.
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Eye
A few purple highlights adorn a beautiful garnet color.
Nose
Intense, rich, and engaging, the aromas are reminiscent of dark fruits such as blackberries and blueberries, slightly enhanced by notes of warm smoke, noble wood, and black pepper.
Mouth
Ample, imposing, and balanced, characterized by a fleshy and silky texture, where the racy tannins bring a massive yet refined relief, the finish is fresh, offering aromas of small black berries with great intensity.
Serve
At 17°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
As an accompaniment to a beautiful piece of red meat (beef or duck) gently simmered or enhanced with a spicy sauce...
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
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
Vinous
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Aromas of black berries, black cherries, burnt bark, grilled meat, and peppercorns. The wine is full-bodied, with fine, firm tannins. Dense and compact in the center, with a rich core of black berries and spices. A fleshy finish. Best enjoyed after 2025.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
Terre de Vins
Rated wine (2022 guide) Gold Medal
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