Hermitage rouge

According to legend, the Knight Gaspard de Stérimberg returned home wounded in 1224 from the Albigensian Crusade and permitted the Queen of France to build a small refuge to recover in. He remained living as a hermit. The chapel on top was built in honor of Saint Christopher and today is owned by Paul Jaboulet Âiné. This wine became the court product after Louis XIII was offered a glass during a visit to the region in 1642. Louis XIV presented King Charles II of England with 200 casks of fine wine, including examples from Hermitage, Champagne, and Burgundy. The Romanovs also imported the wine. In the 19th century, wines from Bordeaux were often "Hermitage" and could fetch higher prices as a result.

Often considered one of the most exceptional wines globally, red Hermitage wines are produced in the northern Rhône, with Syrah as the principal grape variety. Especially praised for their longevity, these robust, full-bodied, complex, and great-quality wines can also be opulent in their youth, displaying bright aromas of red fruit, as well as spicy and floral nuances.

However, the best Hermitage reds are long-lived and can be aged for decades, becoming more robust and harmonious with beautiful roundness and a long finish. At the same time, the complex aromatics display licorice, minerals, herbs, tobacco, and spices. These master-class wines can match a variety of dishes, and they naturally pair with game and beef, as well as truffles, terrines, and hearty stews.

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