Hermitage

Delas Frères - Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes rouge 2021

5/5 (1 review)

"A Hermitage with natural class".

"Very complex nose with notes of candied orange, cocoa powder and spices. Remarkably harmonious for the vintage, with almost silky tannins, followed by an intense flinty character that gives the slightly sweet finish so much excitement. Aged entirely in oak barrels, a quarter of which are new, but only for 12 months. Enjoy or keep. (James Suckling 2023)

Cave de Tain - Hermitage Nobles Rives blanc 2021

"A white Hermitage with great ageing potential".

"Hermitage Nobles Rives Blanc 2021 is a solid wine, offering plenty of sappy flowers, honeyed minerals and more orange-tinged citrus and fruit. Medium-bodied, balanced and elegant, it should gain weight with a year or two of bottle age." (Jeb Dunnuck 2022)

Cave de Tain - Hermitage Nobles Rives rouge 2018

4.5/5 (6 reviews)

"An irresistible bottle, and for a long time to come!"

"Once again, the Tain winery has won unanimous praise for its concentrated, elegant Hermitage wines, with perfectly tamed oak. This cuvée immediately won the hearts of tasters with its fiery nose combining candied black berries and roasted scents (cocoa, roasted coffee). The presence of very ripe grapes can also be felt on the concentrated, suave and powerful palate, built on fine, tight tannins, the fruit of skilful ageing in Burgundy barrels of different ages (30% new). The finish is long and fragrant, with notes of plum and sweet spices. A bottle that's already irresistible, and for a long time to come". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

M. Chapoutier - Hermitage Chante-Alouette 2020

"The quintessence of Hermitage Blanc

"Brilliant across the board, Hermitage Chante-Alouette Blanc 2020 is a white wine that connoisseurs should snap up. [It offers a magnificent perfume of honeyed peach, quince, crushed stone and toast. It has lively acidity, medium to full body, good mid-palate depth and an excellent finish [...]. This is the quintessential Hermitage Blanc." (Jeb Dunnuck 2022)

M. Chapoutier - Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne 2019

"A simply breathtaking Hermitage!

"I was wowed by the 2019 Hermitage Monier De La Sizeranne, and if there's a best buy for 2019 Hermitage, this might be it. Blackberries, black raspberries, spice box, new leather and garni all dominate the bouquet, and it's full-bodied, with a round, structured mouthfeel, lovely tannins and a rare blend of richness and elegance. It's a stunning wine that's sure to put a smile on your face for the next two decades. Hats off to the Chapoutier team" (Jeb Dunnuck 2022)

Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Hermitage rouge 2021

"A model of precision and complexity that will delight lovers of this vintage".

"Expressive nose of dark fruits, roasted meat, smoke and dried leaves, with baking spices and hints of fireplace. Full-bodied, with finely grained tannins. Suave texture and character. An elegant Hermitage with controlled power at every stage. Precise and concentrated, it nonetheless has a bright fruity center, with succulent cherries and wild currants bringing freshness and vigor. A superb wine." (James Suckling 2024)

M. Chapoutier - Ermitage De L'Orée blanc 2013

5/5 (1 review)

"Leading the pack of three vintage Hermitage white wines, the stunning Ermitage Cuvée de l'Orée 2013 has a stunning bouquet that includes just about everything you can think of when talking about white Hermitage. White peach, white flowers, almond paste, quince and wet rock are just some of the nuances present. On the palate, the wine is very powerful, with full-bodied richness, a flamboyant, expansive texture andfascinating concentration and purity. To be enjoyed over the next two or three decades." (Wine Advocate 2014)

M. Chapoutier - Ermitage Le Méal blanc 2015

"Another perfect wine is the Ermitage le Meal Blanc 2015. The most decadent, unctuous and structured of the range, with irresistible notes of white currants, toasted nuts, celery seed and licorice, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a huge mid-palate and a refreshing, pure and sensational finish that never stops. If I had to choose a white wine for a desert island, this might be it." (Wine Advocate 2016)

Domaine des Remizières - Hermitage Cuvée Émilie rouge 2022

"Very great red wine".

With its deep color, Cuvée Émilie is a full-bodied, broad-shouldered yet supple Hermitage. Its precise structure and long, tactile finish never cease to impress. A racy cuvée to be cellared for five years, then enjoyed for at least a decade.

Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Hermitage blanc 2021

5/5 (1 review)

"A great gastronomic white

"Big, ripe, opulent and sexy, Hermitage Blanc 2021 has orchard fruit and honeyed quince, medium to full body, nuances of acacia flowers and spice, a structured, decadent palate, and that rare blend of freshness and richness that's so hard to come by." (Jeb Dunnuck 2023)

Cave de Tain - Hermitage Le Temps d’une rencontre rouge 2019

"A MOF (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) vintage".

Let yourself be seduced by an exceptional cuvée, the fruit of an exchange between Laurent Derhé, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Sommelier 2007, Gaëtan Bouvier, Meilleur Sommelier de France 2016, and Cave de Tain. An Hermitage with an intense, gourmand nose reminiscent of black fruits, slightly enhanced by notes of warm smoke, noble wood and black pepper. The palate is full-bodied, imposing and well-balanced, characterized by a fleshy, silky texture, where racy tannins provide a relief that is both massive and refined. The finish is fresh, offering aromas of small black berries with great intensity.

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Hermitage La Maison Bleue 2018

"A legendary vintage...

"Hermitage La Maison Bleue 2018 comes from the eastern part of the appellation and happens to be much fleshier and opulent than La Chapelle, which features a more mineral framework. Notes of jammy blackberries and cassis but also crushed herbs, graphite and violets accompanied by remarkable richness, beautiful concentration and a great finish make this a fascinating Hermitage." (Jeb Dunnuck)

E. Guigal - Hermitage rouge 2020

"A solid vintage

"Complex nose of pomegranate, summer flowers and sweet dark berries. A very rich wine with a roasted character and almost overripe fruit. However, the generous, healthy tannins keep it on track through to the long finish. Aged in 50% new oak and 50% small used barrels for two years. Enjoy or keep. (James Suckling 2023). A highly seductive wine for laying down!

Domaine des Remizières - Hermitage Cuvée Émilie blanc 2022

4/5 (1 review)

One of the noblest appellations in the Northern Rhône, this white Hermitage is a pretty yellow with golden highlights. Very fat on the palate, with great finesse and length, the wine will take on a touch of honey after a few years. Sumptuous!

Delas Frères - Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes blanc 2021

On the nose, Hermitage blanc "Domaine des Tourettes" is marked by floral notes and a perfume of candied citrus fruits, complemented by a fine woodiness. All its power is expressed in a concentrated, opulent palate, with a perfectly balanced structure. This Hermitage has a pleasant freshness and minerality that carries the aromas through to a long, savory finish. A fatal beauty.