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Hermitage

The "Coteaux (slope) de l'Hermitage" dominates the small town of Tain l'Hermitage. The first plantations date from the 10th century but it is under Louis the XIV that l'Hermitage obtains its credential letters... Hermitage was the favorite cru of the Tsar court in Russia.

The red wines of Hermitage are generous and well balanced, strong aromas and a complete bouquet. Hermitage wines tolerate aging very well and become smooth and mellow when they mature.

Hermitage wine information:

Name:	Appellation Hermitage Controlée
Location:	Right bank of Rhone river, in Drôme department
Places:	Tain-l’Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Larnage
Soil:	Granite and gravels
Size:	140 ha (345 acres)
Production:	730,000 bottles Mostly red wines
Grapes in Hermitage:	Red: Syrah Marsanne and Roussane 15% White: Roussane Marsanne
Type of wines:	Powerful full-body red wine Full body white wine
Age of Hermitage:	Red: 10 to 20 years and more White: 7 to 15 years
Vintages: (recommended)	Red: 2005, 2004, 2003, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988 White: 2005, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995
Aromas in Hermitage:	Red: Red berries Chocolate Leather White: Vanilla Lime flowers White flowers
Food:	Red: Game T-bone steak Beef stew White: Lobster Fish sauce hollandaise
Cheese:	Red: Brie de Meaux White: Beaufort Cantal Comté Next: Crozes Hermitage