Tasting Notes

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Vinous Nicolas Greinacher - 28 Jan 26
I remember last tasting the medium to full-bodied 2007 L'Hermitage while taking a break from the Bordeaux En Primeur tastings in spring 2010, when it revealed little beyond tightness and austerity. Fifteen years on, the 2007 has mellowed into a distinctively spicy and elegant L'Hermitage, showing fragrant notes of mint, forest floor and cured meat. Wrapped around resolved tannins, the 2007 finishes with glistening verve on a refined close. Drinking beautifully today, it should continue to offer high-end tertiary pleasure for at least five more years.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2030
Hermitage Fine Wine

Hermitage

Hermitage, a prestigious Northern Rhône appellation, is famed for its exceptional red and white wines. The reds, made primarily from Syrah, are known for their intense flavours of dark berries, black olives, spices, and smoky, meaty notes, with structured tannins and long finishes. The whites, mainly from Marsanne and Roussanne, offer richness with balanced acidity and flavours of honey, stone fruits, and nuts. Top producers like Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, E. Guigal, and Domaine Delas Frères are celebrated for showcasing Hermitage's unique terroir and quality.