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Wine style

Hermitage

Dry northern Rhône white from Marsanne and Roussanne grown on the hill of Hermitage, full-bodied and rich, with white flowers, honey and nutty notes as it ages. Hermitage can be red or white, so the color tells you whether the wine is Syrah or these white grapes.

Where it is

Map data: INAO (Licence Ouverte 2.0); Natural Earth

At a glance

Grapes
Marsanne and Roussanne
Where
The hill of Hermitage above Tain, northern Rhône
In the glass
  • White flowers
  • Honey
  • Rounded texture

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