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Cave de Tain - Rhône Hills: Le Grand Nord 2020

Cave de Tain - Collines Rhodaniennes Le Grand Nord 2020

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes|White wine

4/5 (7 customers)

Viognier

floral

foodie

appetizer

little cannon

Made from grapes grown on plots located in the cantons of Saint-Donat, Tain, and Tournon, this fresh and expressive white wine displays the characteristic aromas of Viognier: pear, apricot, and acacia. On the palate, roundness and richness interplay with notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers, and white-fleshed fruits. The finish is full-bodied and elegant. A delight!

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Estate

Cave de Tain

Vintage

Le Grand Nord

Vintage

2020

Designation

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

Marsanne, Viognier et Syrah

Regions

Clay-limestone and sandy soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Gentle pressing of the grapes upon arrival at the winery to preserve their potential and extract minimal color from the Syrah. Inerting of the lines and tanks to protect the juices from oxidation. Separation of free-run juice and press juice. Cold settling for 24 to 48 hours. Separate vinification of the three grape varieties. Alcoholic fermentation in tanks at 14°–18°. Regular stirring (bâtonnage) during the first months of aging. 35% malolactic fermentation. Blending of the wines based on tasting.

Livestock Farming

Aged in tanks at 14°C on fine lees to preserve the fruit and freshness

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Very pale, bright yellow color

Nose

Fresh, expressive notes characterized by the typical flavors of Viognier: pear, apricot, and acacia

Palate

Round and rich, with notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers, and white-fleshed fruits. The finish is full-bodied and elegant.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

Serve as an appetizer or starter, with raw vegetables, herb-grilled fish, or shellfish

More information at Cave de Tain

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

The winery now has a fermentation facility large enough to vinify the grapes it receives and produce its wide range of wines. It stands on equal footing with the region’s best producers. In Hermitage—the pride of the members, who can count on the vineyard plots bequeathed by founder Gambert de Loche—the Epsilon cuvée is impressive. With a limited production (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 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 has a large parking lot located at the foot of Hermitage Hill, offering a panoramic view all the way down the slope. The wines cover nearly 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 cultivate just under 30 hectares of Hermitage, making them 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

Rated "Recommended"

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 7 reviews