Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Robert Parker - 31 Oct 96
Compared to the 1995s, the 1994 Hermitage cuvees are more seductive, flattering, and developed. The outstanding 1994 Hermitage Le Greal is more forward than usual, with a voluptuous texture, and copious quantities of ripe cassis fruit intermixed with eart
Drinking Date: 1997 - 2012
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.