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.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
wines from the region of Hermitage go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, saddle of lamb with herbs or chicken with olives in a couscousier.
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.
