Hermitage Wine Region

 

Hermitage, France as a Wine Region

(EHR-me-tahj) and Crozes-Hermitage (krohz EHR-me-tahj)
- Hermitage The hill of Hermitage is something to be seen. It is a hill (just one hill) of only about 300 acres, with carefully terraced vines in granite based-soil. The soils of the hill are plotted to make sure that the best variety is planted in the best plot of soil, and the wines reflect those decisions. The hill is spotted with signs from the top producers, like Chapoutier & Jaboulet. Notable Facts Syrah is the only varietal permitted in the red wines, while whites are typically blends of both Marsanne and Roussanne. All three varieties grow on the Hermitage hill. The red wines of Hermitage are powerful, age-worthy wines, often commanding prices similar to those of top Bordeaux. They are big in fruit and tight in tannins, but with a few years of age (from three years to three decades) they are beautifully complex, perfumed and sensuous. Their whites are somewhat mineral-driven, and depending on the blend, may have an almost oily texture (in a good way!). Like the island of Manhattan, once all the land of Hermitage is gone, the land is gone – hard to create sprawl from an already established hill. So winemakers planted in the vineyards surrounding Hermitage, in the much larger and flatter appellation of Crozés-Hermitage. The area produces wines of the same make-up of Hermitage – reds from Syrah, whites from Marsanne and Roussanne. Red wines are allowed up to 15% of the white varieties. Some of the reds are full of fruit flavor and ready to drink now, while others are trying to follow Hermitage, by making wines with lots of power and longevity. The whites are few, but enjoyable with good fruit and the same texture of those from Hermitage.

France as a Wine Country

Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro

When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.



Wineries in Hermitage

Winery
Domaine Alain Graillot

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Albert Belle

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Bernard Chave

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Bernard Faurie

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Cave de Tain

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

tain't hermitage

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Cave des Clairmonts

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

M. Chapoutier

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Château L'Hermitage

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Combier

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine du Colombier

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Des Hauts Chassis

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine des Lises

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Yann Chave

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Et Fille

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Delas Frères

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Delas

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Delas Frères

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Pochon

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Belle

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine des Rémizières

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine du Murinais

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Gilles

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Chave, JL

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Les Chenéts

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Michel Poinard

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Michelas-St. Jemms

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Roland Betton

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

E. Guigal

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Ferraton Père & Fils

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Ferraton Père & Fils

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

J. Vidal-Fleury

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Paul Jaboulet Aèné

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Paul Jaboulet Aèné

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Jaboulet

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine des Hautes Blaches

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Les Vins de Vienne

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Marc Sorrel

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Tardieu-Laurent

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Château du Gaby

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine des Rémizières

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine du Pavillon-Mercurol

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine des Fees

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Gilles Robin

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Les Bruyères

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Pradelle

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Laurent Combier

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Dard et Ribo

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Rousset

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Château La Tourette

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine des Entrefaux

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine des Remizières

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Etienne Barret

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Ferraton

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Jean-Michel Sorrel

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Vidal Fleury

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine Barret

Winery in Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhone Valley, France

Wines from Hermitage Region

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Crozes

Style: Dry Grape variety: Marsanne, Rousanne Country of origin: France Closure: Natural co..
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49.00
Hermitage 2005

Style: Full bodied Grape variety: Syrah Country of origin: France Closure: Natural cork Su..
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130.00
Crozes Hermitage 2007

Style: Medium bodied Grape variety: Syrah Country of origin: France Closure: Natural cork ..
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49.00


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