Top 100 wines of Hermitage - Page 2

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.

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: Gamaret

Gamaret noir is a grape variety that originated in Switzerland. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by medium-sized bunches, and grapes of medium size. Gamaret noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Languedoc & Roussillon.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Hermitage

wines from the region of Hermitage go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of pork roll with mustard, sea bream with white wine or my godmother's sausage salad.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Hermitage

On the nose in the region of Hermitage often reveals types of flavors of tropical, peach or honey and sometimes also flavors of earth, tree fruit or tropical fruit. In the mouth in the region of Hermitage is a powerful.