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Cave de Tain

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Cave de Tain
Founded in 1933 by Louis Gambert de Loche, Cave de Tain is located between Valence and Lyon, at the foot of the Hermitage hill. At the heart of the historic Côtes du Rhône septentrionaux vineyards, it now has around 300 members and produces and markets all the appellations of the northern Rhône, making it the leading producer of crus in the northern Rhône Valley.

On the granitic and alluvial soils of both banks of the Rhône, the result of complex geological evolution and a wide variety (granite and morènes), the grape varieties give their best - Syrah for red wines, Marsanne for white wines. In addition to the vines owned by its winegrowers, some of whom have been with the Cave for four generations, the Cave de Tain itself owns vineyards in the Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas and Saint-Péray appellations, as well as 22 ha in the prestigious Hermitage appellation.

In parallel with a long process of mapping terroirs and observing nature, Cave de Tain invests regularly and now has a technical tool worthy of the name. and now boasts technical facilities worthy of the greatest names of France. The result is wines of remarkable quality. Cave de Tain innovates with sulfite-free cuvées, cuvées Organic, sweet wines... And we are proud to offer a range of wines of wines enabling the creation of great cuvées such as the Sélections Parcellaires " Les Hauts du Fief " in Crozes-Hermitage or "Fleur de Roc" in Saint-Péray.

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Cave de Tain - Hermitage Nobles Rives blanc 2021

16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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90+/100 Jeb Dunnuck

marsanne
smooth
yellow fruits
foie gras

"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

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4.5/5 (6 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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93/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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91/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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90/100 Robert Parker

syrah
concentrate
simmered meat
pretty bottle

"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)

Cave de Tain - Crozes-Hermitage Nobles Rives blanc 2022

90/100 Jeb Dunnuck

elegant
citrus
new

"Of great nobility and at an affordable price!"

"Brilliant notes of citrus, crushed stone and mentholated herbs emerge from Crozes-Hermitage Nobles Rives Blanc 2022, a pure, medium-bodied, elegant Crozes-Hermitage. It's beautifully balanced, with lively but integrated acidity and a lovely finish." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)

Cave de Tain - Saint-Péray Fleur de Roc 2022

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4.5/5 (4 reviews)

93/100 Decanter

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

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90/100 Jeb Dunnuck

marsanne
candied fruit
long finish

"Beautiful smoothness where fruit aromas are supported by minerality and salinity".

"Notes of exotic stone fruit, persimmon and orange emerge from the Saint-Péray Fleur De Roc 2022, an elegant and beautifully balanced Saint-Péray with great depth and persistence on the palate, as well as exceptional length. [...]" (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)

Cave de Tain - Cornas Arènes Sauvages 2020

93/100 James Suckling

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1*Étoile Hachette

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91/100 Jeb Dunnuck

syrah
complex
crunchy

"Everything you'd expect from a Cornas and more!

"50-year-old vines and 16 months' ageing in wood have presided over the birth of this confidently balanced, nuanced cuvée, with its open nose of raspberry jelly, violet candy and black pepper, underlined by toasty, caramelized oak notes. A lovely eloquence that continues on the round, concentrated palate, stimulated by a fine mentholated freshness and supported by powerful tannins with an auspicious firmness". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

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

Médaille d'Or Terre de Vins

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93/100 James Suckling

syrah
black fruits
refined
meat in sauce
exclusive
pretty bottle

"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.

Cave de Tain Vin de France Marsanne blanc

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4/5 (7 reviews)

marsanne
fruity
gourmet
fish
aperitif
fish tartar

Marsanne and Viognier from both sides of the northern Rhône Valley make up this cuvée. Filled with aromas of ripe white fruit and citrus, the palate is fresh with light toasty notes. A wine for pleasure, this fruity white wine will accompany your aperitifs and fish risottos.

Cave de Tain Vin de France Syrah rouge

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4/5 (3 reviews)

91/100 Wine Enthusiast

syrah
spicy
gourmet
red meat
buddy wine

"Aromas of juicy strawberries, dried rose petals and sage express themselves on the nose of this wine. Medium-bodied, the palate offers flavors of cooked raspberries, vanilla and dried herbs." (Wine Enthusiast 2023). A typical reflection of Syrah, this fleshy, silky wine reveals the terroir of both banks of the Northern Rhône.

Cave de Tain - Crozes Hermitage Les Hauts du Fief 2019

91/100 Robert Parker

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90/100 James Suckling

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90/100 Jeb Dunnuck

ample
cheeses

" Favorite 1J1V!"

"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)

Cave de Tain - Collines Rhodaniennes Domaine Pierre Secrète rouge 2020

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3.3/5 (6 reviews)

syrah
fruity
crunchy
Gem
quality-price

Domaine Pierre Secrète combines fruit and character in a deep, intense red color. A nose of wild red fruit (blueberry, blackcurrant) with a hint of roasted coffee. On the palate, ripe fruit aromas (cherry, blackcurrant coulis) with an elegant tannic structure. A low price that will appeal to everyone.

Cave de Tain Cornas Cornas Bio 2018

90/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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90/100 Vinous

syrah
powerful
red meat
cheeses
bio&bon

"Nice acidity in this wine where the tannins are more caressing than in Nobles-Rives, a little atypical for the appellation but well made." (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve)

Cave de Tain - Collines Rhodaniennes Le Grand Nord 2020

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4/5 (7 reviews)

viognier
floral
gourmet
aperitif
small barrel

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!