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Cave de Tain 2007 Gambert de Loche Syrah (Hermitage)
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- $80
A modern, lavishly oaked style of Hermitage that starts with creamy mocha and coffee aromas before introducing black olive. The palate is composed, round and just racy enough, with pretty flavors of blackberry, black currant, cola and earth. Supple and layered on the finish, with coconut and smoky darkness.
— W.E.
(10/15/2010)
Cave de Tain 2005 Arènes Sauvages Syrah (Cornas)
Bottled only two months prior, the co-op’s luxury cuvée of Cornas was showing no ill effects. Peppery, herbal and complex on the nose, yet marked by creamy suppleness on the palate, this is blessed with wonderful cherry fruit and a long, lush finish. Drink now–2020.
— J.C.
(9/1/2007)
Cave de Tain 2005 Au Coeur des Siècles Marsanne (Hermitage)
Shows the wood from barrel fermentation and maturation a bit on the nose, but also plenty of citrus. It’s broad, yet reined in a bit by oak spice right now, needing time to flesh out. Hard to say it’s better than the excellent ’04 version, but it’s still excellent.
— J.C.
(9/1/2007)
Cave de Tain 2004 Au Coeur des Siècles Marsanne (Hermitage)
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- $44
A new cuvée from the Tain co-op, a 400-case blend of two plots of 100-year-old vines. It’s rich, filled with orange marmalade and honey flavors yet nicely balanced by fresh acidity. Shows hints of fennel and toasty oak on the finish.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Cave de Tain 2001 White (Hermitage)
- Editors' Choice
- $35
A ripe, spicy wood flavored wine, with tastes of fresh peaches and apricots. It is rich, with a balance that has come together well. This is 100 percent Marsanne, and that shows in the wine’s full-body and dried fruit and spice. A great performance from the Tain cooperative.
— R.V.
(2/1/2005)
Cave de Tain 1999 Nobles Rives Marsanne (Hermitage)
A modern, rich, almost new-world style of wine in its open fruit and generous new wood flavors. Ripe peaches and nectarines give the wine great richness. At this stage, the wood is still too dominant, but over the next four or five years, the opulent fruit will certainly balance out.
— R.V.
(6/1/2002)
Cave de Tain 2009 Fleur de Roc White (Saint-Péray)
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- $21
Toasty and fully oaked, with peachy aromas along with vanilla. A custardy, rich wine partially fermented in new oak, this Marsanne-Roussannne blend delivers plenty of body and thickness; fortunately it has enough minerality, acidity and fruit to earn its grade. Best if you like Burgundian style with some obvious wood and related resin.
— W.E.
(10/15/2010)
Cave de Tain 2001 Gambert de Loche Syrah (Hermitage)
- $50
Named in homage to its founder, Gambert de Loche, this is one of the top wines from the Tain cooperative. It is young in color, with fresh fruit and solid tannins. The flavors of cranberries and blackcurrants just emphasize the dryness of the wine. A serious wine that will develop well over 5-10 years.
— R.V.
(2/1/2005)
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