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Hermitage
Northern Rhône, France
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The most powerful Syrah of France; dense and long-lived.
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Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage side by side: structure on the WSET scale, grapes, aromas, drinking window, typical UK price and what to eat with each.
The most powerful Syrah of France; dense and long-lived.
Everyday Northern Rhône Syrah, peppery and fresh.
The shape of each wine, then each measure on the WSET scale.
Hermitage has noticeably more body than Crozes-Hermitage.
Hermitage has noticeably firmer tannins than Crozes-Hermitage.
Hermitage: Syrah (up to 15% white Marsanne/Roussanne allowed)
Crozes-Hermitage: Syrah
| Hermitage | Crozes-Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Syrah (up to 15% white Marsanne/Roussanne allowed) | Syrah |
| Climate | Continental, one south-facing granite hill | Continental |
| Soil | Granite with loess and alluvium | Alluvial terraces and granite |
| Classification | AOC | AOC |
| Drinking window | 15–40 years | 3–10 years |
| Typical price | £50–£250 | £15–£35 |
| Food | Beef, game, aged cheeses | Burgers, lamb |
| Producers to know | Jean-Louis Chave, Paul Jaboulet Aîné (La Chapelle), M. Chapoutier | Alain Graillot, Domaine Combier, Domaine Yann Chave |