Top 100 red wines of Hermitage

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Hermitage of Rhône septentrional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Hermitage and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Hermitage

The wine region of Hermitage is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jean-Louis Chave or the Domaine Jean-Louis Chave produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hermitage are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hermitage often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lavender or marzipan and sometimes also flavors of biscuits, yellow apple or petroleum.

In the mouth of Hermitage is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 84 estates and châteaux in the of Hermitage, producing 177 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hermitage go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Hermitage

red wines from the region of Hermitage go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beer goulash, steamed lamb shoulder with cumin and coriander or chicken in sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Hermitage

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.