"A lovely acidity in this wine, where the tannins are more caressing than in Nobles-Rives, somewhat atypical for the appellation but well made." (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve)
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Eye
Deep, brilliant red color
Nose
With expressive aromas of licorice, garrigue herbs, and ripe black fruits.
Mouth
Flavors of cocoa, morello cherry, and gray pepper, with elegant tannins and great finesse.
Serve
Between 16 et 18°C
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with roast wild boar leg, red meat, or dark chocolate.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 90/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
This wine has lovely acidity and tannins that are softer than in Nobles-Rives, which is a little unusual for the appellation but well done.
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
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Saturated ruby red. Aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, and candied flowers, with a peppery note on the nose. Flavors of candied black fruit, violet, olive, and licorice show good depth, and a smoky nuance develops in the black half. The style is opulent, open but still lively, with subtle tannins framing a catchy, spicy finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
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