Cave de Tain - Collines Rhodaniennes Le Grand Nord 2020
Rhône
White
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Produced from parcels located in the cantons of Saint-Donat, Tain and Tournon, this fresh, expressive white wine is marked by the typical characteristics of Viognier: pear, apricot, acacia. On the palate, roundness and greediness play around citrus notes citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers and white-fleshed white-fleshed fruit. The finish is full-bodied and elegant. A real delight!
Features
Estate
Cave de Tain
Cuvée
Le Grand Nord
Vintage
2020
Designation
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Marsanne, Viognier et Syrah
Terroirs
Clayey-limestone and sandy soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Gentle pressing of the grapes as soon as they arrive at the winery to preserve their potential and extract little color for the Syrah. Inerting of lines and tanks to protect juices from oxidation. Separation of free-run and press juices. Cold settling for 24 to 48 hours. Separate vinification of the 3 grape varieties. Alcoholic fermentation in vats at 14° - 18°. Regular stirring of the lees during the first months of ageing. 35% malolactic fermentation. Wine blending by tasting
Breeding
In vats at 14°C on fine lees to preserve fruitiness and freshness
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Very pale, brilliant yellow colour
Nose
Fresh, expressive notes marked by the typical characteristics of Viognier: pear, apricot, acacia.
Mouth
Round and greedy, with notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers and white-fleshed fruit. The finish is full and elegant.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Serve as an aperitif or starter, with raw vegetables, herb-grilled fish or shellfish.
Cave de Tain
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
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
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
Vinous A. Galloni
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 7 reviews
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Note and review by Mme NATASSIA C. Published on 29/11/2021
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Note and review by M. ANDRE P. Published on 21/11/2021
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