91/100
Wine Enthusiast
"Aromas of juicy strawberries, dried rose petals and sage express themselves on the nose of this wine. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of cooked raspberries, vanilla and dried herbs." (Wine Enthusiast 2023). A typical reflection of Syrah, this fleshy, silky wine reveals the terroir of both banks of the Northern Rhône.
Features
Estate
Cave de Tain
Cuvée
Syrah
Designation
Vin de France
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
Great diversity of soils, from clay-limestone and sandy near Saint Donat, to alluvial and rolled pebbles in Tain, to granitic in Tournon and a few patches of loess.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
100% de-stemming, separate vinification according to terroir, traditional maceration in concrete or stainless steel vats between 28 and 30°C, delestage, punching down and pumping over, then gentle extraction to preserve the fruit, regular tasting to decide when to run off.
Breeding
One part in 400-litre barrels for 2 to 5 wines and the other in temperature-controlled concrete or stainless steel tanks.
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful ruby color with violet highlights
Nose
Marked by the typical aromas of Syrah: violet, blackberry and oriental spices.
Mouth
Beautiful balance of spicy and gourmet flavours supported by silky, fine tannins, fresh finish.
Serve
Between 16 and 18°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies braised lamb, Asian cuisine such as pork egg rolls with green lentils, lomo and cherry tomatoes, Manchego brochettes, blackberry crumble...
Cave de Tain
Vin de France
Expert opinion
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 vat room 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's a great wine that every discerning wine-lover should have in his cellar.
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
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
Rated wine (guide 2023) 91/100
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
Aromas of juicy strawberries, dried rose petals and sage express themselves on the nose of this wine. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of cooked raspberries, vanilla and dried herbs.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
Vinous A. Galloni
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. MARC B. Published on 31/03/2024
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Note and review by M. GUY L. Published on 22/08/2023
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Note and review by M. DENIS B. Published on 15/08/2023
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