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• What is the difference between Hermitage and Crozes Hermitage ?
Question submitted by Yvan Duvant
Hermitage
and Crozes Hermitage are two different wine appellations (wine
grades) in Cotes du Rhone although they come from the same
area. They are located around the city of Tain l'Hermitage.
Hermitage
is the most famous one and is considered as one of the best
Rhone wines.
Hermitage
has a long history tracing back from the 10th century while
Crozes Hermitage is only 70 years old.
Red wine
from Crozes Hermitage is lighter while Hermitage is flavorful.
Actually the same applies to white wine.
The main
difference comes the soil. Hermitage has a granite soil while
Crozes has more clay and sand. Hermitage vineyards are located
at the top of hill, gaining full exposure from the sun. Crozes
Hermitage vineyards are just below.
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