Cave de Tain l'Hermitage
Nobles Rives Marsanne
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
100% Marsanne, with aromas of fresh crisp white flesh fruits and floral citrus notes. On the palate green apple with lemon citrus, refreshing and light with notes of brine and hints of vanilla spice. Medium finish ending round and crisp. Very nice, good value.
100% Marsanne, with aromas of fresh crisp white flesh fruits and floral citrus notes. On the palate green apple with lemon citrus, refreshing and light with notes of brine and hints of vanilla spice. Medium finish ending round and crisp. Very nice, good value.
Apr 22nd, 2020100% Marsanne, with aromas of fresh crisp white flesh fruits and floral citrus notes. On the palate green apple with lemon citrus, refreshing and light with notes of brine and hints of vanilla spice. Medium finish ending round and crisp. Very nice, good value.
100% Marsanne, with aromas of fresh crisp white flesh fruits and floral citrus notes. On the palate green apple with lemon citrus, refreshing and light with notes of brine and hints of vanilla spice. Medium finish ending round and crisp. Very nice, good value.
Jun 18th, 2019
30% towards our impromptu Rhone blend
30% towards our impromptu Rhone blend
Aug 21st, 2016
Green apples with a little cut grass, medium lemony acidity, and stony minerality. Nothing comes across as a strong note or is very complex. But this is still pleasant enough and good for drinking with a seafood dinner.
Green apples with a little cut grass, medium lemony acidity, and stony minerality. Nothing comes across as a strong note or is very complex. But this is still pleasant enough and good for drinking with a seafood dinner.
Jan 30th, 2018Every now and then I try and mine for an IGP-level diamond in the rough. This is not it. Unclean nose met with tainted palate. Possibly corked bottle, but I doubt it.
Every now and then I try and mine for an IGP-level diamond in the rough. This is not it. Unclean nose met with tainted palate. Possibly corked bottle, but I doubt it.
Apr 10th, 2017
Marsanne, the more acidic, less flavorful cousin of Roussanne, is a grape grown primarily in the Loire valley, though it is gaining popularity in California and Australia as a boutique option to the more standard fair of perennial table white varietals. It's often blended for still or sparkling white wines as it yields weight and structure to the blend. Alone, it can suffer greatly from a lack of complex or deep flavors and this can be especially true in colder climates and underripe fruit. Pro tip: try drinking Marsanne at a red wine temp to try to coax out its depth of flavor - though this one is nothing to write home about. ~$14 | #loirevalley #marsanne #whitewine
On the eyes: Pale yellow-straw, bright and clear, med- stain, med- tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Cashew and quince, vinous, and mineralty. Not much there. Med- alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med- alcohol, med body - a bit flabby. Quince, unripe pear, lawn clippings, and slate - not a lot of flavor here, either cold or slightly warm. Again, tastes like cheap flat champagne.
Marsanne, the more acidic, less flavorful cousin of Roussanne, is a grape grown primarily in the Loire valley, though it is gaining popularity in California and Australia as a boutique option to the more standard fair of perennial table white varietals. It's often blended for still or sparkling white wines as it yields weight and structure to the blend. Alone, it can suffer greatly from a lack of complex or deep flavors and this can be especially true in colder climates and underripe fruit. Pro tip: try drinking Marsanne at a red wine temp to try to coax out its depth of flavor - though this one is nothing to write home about. ~$14 | #loirevalley #marsanne #whitewine
On the eyes: Pale yellow-straw, bright and clear, med- stain, med- tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Cashew and quince, vinous, and mineralty. Not much there. Med- alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med- alcohol, med body - a bit flabby. Quince, unripe pear, lawn clippings, and slate - not a lot of flavor here, either cold or slightly warm. Again, tastes like cheap flat champagne.
Good for easy drinking. None of the flavors Marsanne can show when best though.
Good for easy drinking. None of the flavors Marsanne can show when best though.
Nov 26th, 2015Joel had this 9 years ago
Joel had this 9 years ago
Jun 11th, 2016