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.
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
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 wild boar bourguignon, baked whole salmon or hot asparagus with comté cheese.
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.
