Cave de TainHermitage 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 Rouge from the Cave de Tain
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Hermitage 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 Rouge of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Hermitage Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Hermitage Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Hermitage Rouge
The Hermitage Rouge of Cave de Tain matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon in the oven of nanou, oven-baked lamb stew or duck breast in foil (barbecue).
Details and technical informations about Cave de Tain's Hermitage Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Croatina
Supple, fruity reds with an intense ruby robe, smooth tannins and a moreish palate of signature red fruits (cherry, raspberry), plum, blackfruit, spices and floral notes (violet). Often vinified as frizzante (lightly sparkling) as Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese DOC, a festive and popular profile. Grown in Oltrepò Pavese DOC and Colli Piacentini DOC. Native Italian grape of Lombardy, not to be confused with Piedmontese bonarda.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Hermitage Rouge from Cave de Tain are 2016, 2004, 2013, 2011 and 2003.
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: Nebuchadnezzar
Bottle with a capacity of 15 litres.
