Cave de TainCuvee de L'Empi Crozes-Hermitage
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Cuvee de L'Empi Crozes-Hermitage from the Cave de Tain
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvee de L'Empi Crozes-Hermitage of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvee de L'Empi Crozes-Hermitage of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, pepper or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of black currant, chocolate or cheese.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvee de L'Empi Crozes-Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvee de L'Empi Crozes-Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvee de L'Empi Crozes-Hermitage
The Cuvee de L'Empi Crozes-Hermitage of Cave de Tain matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef fillet in a crust, leg of lamb with spices or venison stew to be prepared the day before.
Details and technical informations about Cave de Tain's Cuvee de L'Empi Crozes-Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Vital
Simple, fresh whites to drink young, with a pale golden colour, an airy palate with moderate acidity, and discreet signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers and herbal notes. Accessible Lusitanian profile. Often blended with other local varieties, it contributes to the traditional white wines of Portuguese Estremadura and the Lisbon region. Portuguese white variety grown mainly in the Lisbon region and the north.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvee de L'Empi Crozes-Hermitage from Cave de Tain are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Cave de Tain
The Cave de Tain is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 219 wines for sale in the of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage
Largest cru of the northern Rhône around Tain: signature Syrah as the exclusive king red - fruity and accessible with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, violet, black pepper and a black-olive touch, supple tannins, more approachable than Hermitage. Marsanne and Roussanne in ample whites (peach, apricot, honey, white flowers, almond). AOC (1937), ~1,700 ha over 11 communes (Drôme), granite on northern slopes, pebble-loess on the plain, ageing 3-8 years.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Hybrid
Term designating grape varieties obtained from two different vine species.
