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Where is Hermitage wine from?
Hermitage is a red wine, also made in white, from Tain-l'Hermitage, in Northern Rhône, Rhône Valley, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Syrah, Marsanne and Roussanne.
Hermitage at a glance
| Classification | AOC |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Hermitage |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne |
| Village or town | Tain-l'Hermitage |
| Subregion | Northern Rhône |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 45.0786, 4.8365 |
Hermitage
Tain-l'Hermitage, Rhône Valley, France
AOC
The famous granite hill above Tain
- Appellation
- Hermitage
- Grapes
- Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne
Hermitage is a single south-facing hill above the town of Tain-l'Hermitage, topped by the Saint-Christophe chapel. Legend says the knight Gaspard de Stérimberg retired here as a hermit after returning from a crusade in 1224. The reds are made from Syrah and the whites from Marsanne and Roussanne.
Producers to know
- Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
- Paul Jaboulet Aîné
- M. Chapoutier
- Delas Frères
Hermitage: questions and answers
Where is Hermitage wine from?
Hermitage is a red wine, also made in white, from Tain-l'Hermitage, in Northern Rhône, Rhône Valley, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Syrah, Marsanne and Roussanne.
Which country is Hermitage from?
Hermitage is from France, in the Rhône Valley wine region.
What grape is Hermitage made from?
Hermitage is made mainly from Syrah, Marsanne and Roussanne.
Is Hermitage a red or a white wine?
Both. Hermitage is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Hermitage?
Producers to know include Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, M. Chapoutier and Delas Frères.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.