Hiking and Wine between Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu
This guided hike plunges you into the heart of the prestigious vineyards of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, on trails rarely used by visitors. It is distinguished by the perf...
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In the glass
Aroma: spice, red berries, subtle oak
Palate: blackcurrant bud, vanilla, liquorice
Deep ruby with violet hints; spice and red berries; powerful and tannic, with blackcurrant bud and vanilla and a spicy liquorice finish.
What it pairs with
- Small game Partridge and quail suit the spice and structure.More wines for game →
- Red meat Tannin and 50% new oak want grilled or roast beef.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Cheese Hard, mature cheese suits the tannin.More wines for cheese →
Facts
- Producer
- E. Guigal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 36 months in oak barrels, 50% new; 5 weeks of maceration in vat after temperature-controlled fermentation
- Drinking window
- up to 15 from vintage
Frequently asked about Hermitage Rouge
What does Hermitage Rouge taste like?
Aroma: spice, red berries, subtle oak. Palate: blackcurrant bud, vanilla, liquorice. Deep ruby with violet hints; spice and red berries; powerful and tannic, with blackcurrant bud and vanilla and a spicy liquorice finish.
When should I drink Hermitage Rouge?
Guigal gives an ageing potential of 15 years and recommends serving at 16 to 18 C.
What food pairs with Hermitage Rouge?
Small game is the first match; Red meat, Cheese also suit it. Partridge and quail suit the spice and structure.
What grapes are in Hermitage Rouge?
Syrah (100%). Classification: Hermitage AOC.
How is Hermitage Rouge aged?
36 months in oak barrels, 50% new; 5 weeks of maceration in vat after temperature-controlled fermentation.
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