Crozes Hermitage
Crozes Hermitage is the largest of all the northern appellations of Côtes du Rhône. The vineyards lay around Hermitage, where the soil is richer and easier to work with. Crozes Hermitage wines are less robust then Hermitage. Nevertheless, they are very aromatic and fruity.
Compared to the price of Hermitage, Crozes Hermitage is still affordable and offers great value for your money and your palate! Crozes Hermitage can be drunk young.
Crozes Hermitage wine information:
Name:
Appellation Crozes Hermitage Controlée
Location:
Right bank of Rhone river, in Drôme department
Places:
11 villages including Tain-l’Hermitage, Mercurol and Larnage
Soil:
Granite and gravels
Size:
1,300 ha (3,200 acres)
Production:
8 million bottles
90% red wine
Grapes in Crozes Hermitage:
Red:
Syrah
Marsanne and Roussane 15%
White:
Roussane
Marsanne
Type of wines:
Fruity red wine
Age:
2 to 6 years
Vintages (recommended):
1999, 1998
Aromas:
Black currant
Cinnamon
Food:
Red:
Game birds
Steak tartare
Meatballs
Grilled red meat
Cheeses with Crozes Hermitage:
Red:
Emmental
Gruyère
Lacandou
