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Cave de Tain - Crozes Hermitage Les Hauts du Fief 2019

Rhône

Red

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Drink or Keep

91/100

Robert Parker

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90/100

James Suckling

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90/100

Jeb Dunnuck

ample
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"Aromas of black olive and black loam appear on the nose of the 2019 Crozes Hermitage les Hauts du Fief. It amply illustrates the positive aspects of the vintage, slightly sacrificing aromatic fireworks in favor of power, concentration and richness. The palate is full-bodied and ample, finishing long and velvety." (Wine Advocate 2022)

Features

Estate

Cave de Tain

Cuvée

Les Hauts du Fief

Vintage

2019

Designation

Crozes Hermitage

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

100% Syrah

Terroirs

Granitic soil in the north, fluvio-glacial alluvium and Rhône pebble terraces in the south, some loess veneers.

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Selections of old vines vinified separately until final blending, de-stemming and crushing of the harvest, traditional vinification in small stainless steel or concrete vats, control of fermentation temperatures around 28°C, long 3-week vatting period with temperature increase around 30°C, punching down and pumping over according to tasting for a gentle and appropriate extraction.

Breeding

In 400L barrels of 1 to 5 wines on fine lees for 17 months, malolactic fermentation in wood

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep, brilliant red with violet highlights

Nose

Beautifully ripe black fruit aromas with a touch of freshness.

Mouth

Round and opulent with velvety tannins, typical Syrah aromas of blackcurrant, liquorice and blackberry, long, elegant finish.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Drink before

2031

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Accompanies charcuterie, lamb, guinea fowl, cheese platters...

Cave de Tain

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Crozes Hermitage

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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 is a great wine that every discerning wine-lover should have in his cellar.

Decanter

Decanter

Area rated Recommended

Guide Hachette des vins

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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (guide 2022) 91/100 (Wonderful wine)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Aromas of black olive and black loam appear on the nose of the 2019 Crozes Hermitage les Hauts du Fief. It amply illustrates the positive aspects of the vintage, slightly sacrificing aromatic fireworks in favor of power, concentration and richness. The palate is full-bodied and ample, with a long, velvety finish.

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

Wine Enthusiast

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Recommended area

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Recommended area

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100

About the wine:

Dark berries, roasted meat, charred bark and roasted black pepper. Medium-bodied, with rather firm tannins. Juicy in the middle with a textured finish. Syrah. Enjoy now.

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated wine (guide 2022) 90/100

Recommended area

About the wine:

Lots of black fruit, ground pepper, damp earth and truffle notes emerge from the 2019 Crozes-Hermitage Les Hauts Du Fief, a medium-bodied, elegant and concentrated Crozes-Hermitage with good depth of fruit and good length. Made entirely from Syrah from a selection of old vines that have all been destemmed, it should drink well for at least 7-8 years.

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