Today, we thought we'd bring you a special ranking of Hermitage's best estates (which can also be written as Hermitage). We're going to introduce you to the most prestigious vintages from the great estates and the best Hermitage vintages ! A superb appellation from RhôneLes Hermitage Red and White are wines that never cease to amaze with their ageing potential and exceptional tasting qualities. Get ready, here's the ranking of the Hermitage appellation's best wines, estates and vintages.
TOP 1: Domaine M. CHAPOUTIER
Among the Rhône's most prestigious estates is Domaine Michel Chapoutier. Here are the great vintages offered by this domaine:
- M. CHAPOUTIER Ermitage "L'Ermite blanc", best vintages: 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999
- M. CHAPOUTIER Ermitage "L'Ermite", best vintages: 2015, 2012, , 2010, , 2003, 1996
- M. CHAPOUTIER Ermitage "Le Pavillon", best vintages: 2016, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2005, 2003, 1995, 1991, 1990, 1989, 2015, 2017
- M. CHAPOUTIER Ermitage "Le Méal blanc", best vintages :
- M. CHAPOUTIER Ermitage "Le Méal", best vintages :
- M. CHAPOUTIER Ermitage " Ermitage de l'Orée ", best vintages :
- M. CHAPOUTIER Ermitage "Les Greffieux", best vintages :
- M. CHAPOUTIER Hermitage "Vin de Paille", best vintages: 2003, 1997
TOP 2: Domaine DELAS Frères
Among the elite of the appellation, we also find Domaine DELAS Frères :
- Delas Frères Hermitage "Les Bessards", best vintages: 2010, 2009, 2015, 2011, 1999
- Delas Frères Hermitage "Domaine des Tourettes", best vintages: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2003, 2015
- Delas Frères Hermitage "Domaine des Tourettes blanc", best vintages: 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2017
TOP 3: Domaine E. GUIGAL
One of the Rhône's most famous estates. Domaine Guigal is one of the Rhône's benchmarks (notably for its Côte-Rôtie trilogy). The domaine's flagship Ermitage cuvée is EX-VOTO.
- GUIGAL Ermitage EX VOTO white, The best vintages: 2010, 2009, 2013, 2012, 2007, 2016, 2015, 2005
- GUIGAL Ermitage EX VOTO red, The best vintages: 2010, 2009, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2016, 2015
- Guigal Hermitage blanc, The best vintages: 2012, 2003, 2005, 2016, 2013, 2015, 2011
- Guigal Hermitage rouge, The best vintages: 2005, 2009, 2011, 2003, 2015, 2010, 2016
TOP 4: Domaine Paul JABOULET AINÉ
This is a very fine domaine in the Rhône Valley. Here are its Hermitage cuvées:
- Paul JABOULET AINÉ Hermitage "La Chapelle", best vintages: 1990, 1978, 1961, 2017, 2015, 2009, 2010, 1985, 2003
- Paul JABOULET AINÉ Hermitage "La Chapelle blanc", best vintages: 2011, 2009, 2014, 2012, 2010
- Paul JABOULET AINÉ Hermitage Blanc "Le Chevalier de Sterimberg", best vintages: 2013, 2011, 2010, 2014, 2012, 2009
- Paul JABOULET AINÉ Hermitage "La Maison Bleue", best vintages: 2017, 2015, 2016
TOP 5: Domaine Jean-Louis CHAVE
Another greatHermitage appellation Domaine Jean-Louis CHAVE. Here are the great vintages offered by this estate:
- CHAVE Hermitage, best vintages: 2010, 2009, 2003, 1990, 2017, 2016, 2015
- CHAVE Hermitage white, best vintages: 2009, 2003, 2016, 2006, 2013
- CHAVE Hermitage "Cuvée Cathelin", best vintages: 2010, 2009, 2003, 1990, 2015, , 1998
- CHAVE Hermitage "Cuvée Red Artist's Label", best vintages: 1990, 1991, 2010
Note: This ranking is based on the notes of the Robert Parker Wine Advocate team. This is not an official ranking. To make up your own mind, the best thing to do is to taste these wines and come up with your own ranking. best Hermitage wines. A great appellation full of surprises, with wines designed for aging. All fans of fine Rhône wines is constantly on the lookout for great Hermitage appellation wines.
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