Cave de TainNobles Rives 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 Nobles Rives Hermitage from the Cave de Tain
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Nobles Rives 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 Nobles Rives Hermitage of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, red fruit or licorice and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Nobles Rives Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Nobles Rives Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Nobles Rives Hermitage
The Nobles Rives Hermitage of Cave de Tain matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of lamb skewers, shoulder of lamb in a crust or rabbit terrine in the style of a grandmother (pas de calais).
Details and technical informations about Cave de Tain's Nobles Rives Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Heroldrebe
Light, fruity reds with intense ruby colour, silky tannins and a supple palate, showing simple aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), plum, soft spices and floral notes. A thirst-quenching style to drink young. Now marginal in Germany, preserved for its genetic value in varietal collections and as a parent of Dornfelder (with Helfensteiner). German variety created in 1929 at Weinsberg (Portugieser × Blaufränkisch).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Nobles Rives Hermitage from Cave de Tain are 1998, 1999, 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 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: Saignée (rosé de)
Rosé wine made from a vat of black grapes after a short maceration period.
