"Fifty-year-old vines and 16 months of aging in oak barrels have given rise to this confidently balanced and nuanced cuvée, with an open nose of raspberry jelly, violet candy, and black pepper, underscored by toasted and caramelized notes from the oak. A lovely eloquence that continues on the palate, which is round and concentrated, stimulated by a subtle menthol freshness and supported by powerful tannins with promising firmness." (Le Guide Hachette 2024)
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Eye
Deep, intense red color with purple highlights
Nose
Intense and complex with notes of garrigue herbs, black fruits in alcohol, and a hint of roasting due to aging in wood.
Mouth
Balanced with notes of pepper, licorice, blueberries, and blackcurrants, creamy yet elegant tannic structure and very persistent finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with strong-flavored meats such as grilled ribeye steak or game in sauce, mature cheeses, chocolate desserts, etc.
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
Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
Fifty-year-old vines and 16 months of aging in oak barrels have given rise to this confidently balanced and nuanced cuvée, with an open nose of raspberry jelly, violet candy, and black pepper, underscored by toasted and caramelized notes from the oak. This lovely eloquence continues on the palate, which is round and concentrated, stimulated by a subtle menthol freshness and supported by powerful tannins with promising firmness.
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:
Refined nose of black fruits, plums, herbs, and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Full-bodied and dense, yet refined throughout its development. Good texture and composition with a savory finish. Ready to drink or keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
A step above, the Cornas Arènes Sauvages 2020 offers another level of purity and precision. Blackberries, violets, ripe cherries, spices, and a few notes of meat give rise to a medium-bodied to full-bodied wine of remarkable purity and precision. It will evolve for about 10 to 12 years and is exceptional.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. YVON R. Published on 06/20/2025
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