Cave de TainHermitage Grand Classique Rouge
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 Hermitage Grand Classique Rouge from the Cave de Tain
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Hermitage Grand Classique Rouge 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 Hermitage Grand Classique Rouge of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, tobacco or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Hermitage Grand Classique Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Hermitage Grand Classique Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Hermitage Grand Classique Rouge
The Hermitage Grand Classique Rouge of Cave de Tain matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, lamb shoulder confit with harissa or rabbit with onions and mustard.
Details and technical informations about Cave de Tain's Hermitage Grand Classique Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay teinturier de Chaudenay
Deeply coloured reds with an almost opaque intense purple robe, a simple and supple palate, soft tannins and basic aromas of black fruits with inky notes. Teinturier profile with red pulp. Once used to intensify the colour of blends, now marginal, surviving in a few Beaujolais parcels and ampelographic collections. Teinturier variety of Gamay obtained at Chaudenay (Beaujolais) in the 19th century.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Hermitage Grand Classique Rouge from Cave de Tain are 2009, 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2017.
Informations about the Cave de Tain
The Cave de Tain is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 219 wines for sale in the of Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hermitage
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.
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: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
