Romain Duvernay Hermitage
75 cl
/
13.5% Vol
From the world-famous hill of Hermitage, which comprises just over 130 hectares of vineyards, Romain Duvernay Hermitage is made from 100% Syrah. Both complex and elegant, it reveals deep aromas of black fruits, floral notes, and sweet spice, coming together in a beautifully expressive, full-bodied wine that also offers great ageing potential.
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Romain Duvernay Hermitage
€50.00
Ex Tax: €40.65
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is intense and very aromatic. Black fruits and floral aromas are supported by notes of vanilla.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied and elegant. Ripe, juicy tannins, and bright, natural acidity give the wine good structure and balance. The finish is very long and intense.
Colour
Ruby
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% Syrah
Maturation
Maturation takes place in French oak barrels for 9 months.
Alcohol %
13.5%
Estate/Producer
Romain Duvernay
Country
France
Region/AOC
Rhone Valley
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Ready to drink now and will continue to develop in bottle for the next 10 years.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Gilbert & Gaillard - 95/100
Syrah Master 2018 - Gold Medal
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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