Vineyards in Hermitage

M. Chapoutier ★ 4.9

Hermitage AOC, Crozes-Hermitage AOC, Cotes du Rhone AOCSyrah, Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache, ViognierFounded 1808Demeter CertifiedECOCERTHermitage

Tain-l'Hermitage negociant under biodynamic conversion since the 1990s, producing benchmark Hermitage Syrah and rare Marsanne whites.

Tasting: Open tasting room in Tain-l'Hermitage; cellar tours by appointment

Signature wines: chapoutier-ermitage-le-pavillon, chapoutier-ermitage-de-lore

Tip: The Braille labels on all bottles reflect the family's commitment to accessibility. The tasting room in town is walk-in friendly.

Delas Freres ★ 4.5

AOCSyrah, Marsanne, RoussanneFounded 1835Hermitage

Delas Freres, founded 1835 in Tain-l'Hermitage, is a leading Northern Rhone negociant producing benchmark Hermitage rouge, Les Bessards cuvee, and Saint-Joseph.

Tasting: By appointment at the Delas Freres cellars in Tain-l'Hermitage

Signature wines: delas-hermitage-les-bessards, delas-hermitage-domaine-des-tourettes

Tip: The Les Bessards single-parcel Hermitage is the flagship; Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine is excellent value.

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