The best wines from Hermitage in France

Hermitage is a French wine region in the Rhone Valley. Red wine from Hermitage is full and firm. Red Hermitage is made from Syrah. It has a penetrating scent of violets and herbs and a rich, full taste. The white wines from Hermitage are soft and dry. They are made from Marsanne and Roussanne grapes.

The vineyards are located in the Northern Rhône on terraces and are planted with Syrah, Marsanne and Roussanne. Red wine from Hermitage generally has a long storage potential, which can be up to twenty years. If the winemaker has added some white juice from Marsanne or Roussanne, the red Hermitage can be drunk a little sooner. Hermitage has a rich history and its wines were once among the most prestigious wines on earth. They can still compete with the world's best.