Discover the top 100 best wines of Hermitage of Rhône septentrional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Hermitage and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Mythical northern Rhône cru on the eponymous hill on the left bank: signature Syrah as ruling red (≤15% Marsanne/Roussanne allowed) — dark robe, intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, spice, pepper, clove and violet, powerful texture and racy tannins, decade-long ageing. Signature Marsanne and Roussanne as ruling whites — white flowers (hawthorn, honeysuckle), dried fruits, honey and a buttery touch, aromatic finesse. AOC 1937, granite slopes, Massif Central.
Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
wines from the region of Hermitage go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of chili con carne, lamb tagine with onions, purple olives and lemons... or carrot soup with curry and coconut milk.
On the nose in the region of Hermitage often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus or smoke and sometimes also flavors of peach, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth in the region of Hermitage is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
