France-Northern Rhône-Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage Flashcards
explain the legend of Hermitage?
- Gaspard de Stérimberg, crusader turned hermit on the hill
- Chapelle on top of hill in commemoration built 1235
Which region is called the “Cradle of Serine?”
Hermitage
When was Hermitage AOC est?
1937
What styles in Hermitage?
R/W, R=Syrah + max 15% Mars/Rous (in practice 100% syrah)
Vin de Paille blanc
What is the village of Hermitage?
Tain-l’Hermitage
What is the exposure of Hermitage?
single S facing slope in N of Tain
How large is Hermitage?
132 ha
What are the only AOPs on the E bank of the Rhône River?
Hermitage
Crozes
What is the general soil structure of Hermitage?
varies by climat, but mainly fine granite (lending to some elegance)
Name some important climats of Hermitage and corresponding soils and expressions in final wines
- Bessards=sandy gravel, sturdy wines
- Méal=more limestone, aromatics
- L’Hermite=sand and loess
- Gréffieux=lower slope, clay
in which climat of Hermitage is the famous Chapelle?
l’Hermite (top of the hill)
Where do the best whites come from on the hill of Hermitage?
Whites planted everywhere, best come from higher climats w/ more clay-limestone
Where are the best climats clustered on Hermitage?
W edge of the hill
Who are most important producers of Hermitage?
Jean-Louis Chave Paul Jaboulet Delas M. Chapoutier Marc Sorrel
When was Chave fd?
“depuis 1481”
