Cave de Tain Crozes-Hermitage ‘Sans Sulfites’ 2020

Wine was first planted in Hermitage when a fella ran away from Roman soldiers, hid in the hills and grew grapes to keep alive....probably. 

A no-added sulphites cuvée from Crozes-Hermitage specialists Cave de Tain.

For Cave de Tain making a 'Sans Sulfites' Syrah isn’t just an experiment or an attempt to keep up with trends; it is the epitomy of Tain’s philosophy. Syrah, a variety in which Cave de Tain excels, is grown within Crozes-Hermitage classified vineyards on the left bank of the Northern Rhône valley. All growers practice reasoned (or even organic) viticulture as part of the strict sustainable practices laid down by the Vignerons en Développement Durable (VDD), which Cave de Tain have followed since 2007.

Vine health is paramount with practices such as 'épillonnage' (removing secondary shoots to aerate the grapes, increasing the vines' resistance to humidity without the use of treatments).

Deep, intense purple colour. Peppery cassis on the nose with some light leathery notes. Savoury black berries and firm young tannins.

Delicious with cold cuts, lamb, guinea fowl, and nice cheese plate.

Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable