Retour Cave de Tain - Crozes-Hermitage - Nobles Rives - Red - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Crozes-Hermitage
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color A deep carmine red.
Nose Ripe, fresh aromas of black fruit mixed with lovely smoky notes.
Palate Full-bodied and balanced, with vibrant fruit aromas, this cuvée offers a well-structured profile with a polished, textured finish.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Traditional charcuterie, smoked duck breast, grilled beef, lamb chops with thyme, porcini risotto.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A leading force in the revival of the Rhône Valley, the Cave de Tain has become synonymous with bold, high-quality wines offered at exceptional value. This ambitious cooperative continues to raise the bar with its commitment to excellence.

Now reaching even greater heights, the Cave de Tain has earned its place as a key player in the Northern Rhône. Certified by the Vignerons en Développement Durable collective and supported by meticulous vineyard selection, it stands as one of the region’s most respected producers.
Wine The 2022 Red Crozes-Hermitage Nobles Rives comes from high-altitude vineyards on the renowned Chassis plateau, where stony soils produce Syrahs of exceptional finesse and silkiness. Partially aged in oak, this wine delivers a flawless expression with ripe, fresh aromas, including the classic smoky-bacon notes, and a well-structured, polished texture. Rated 93+/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. 100% de-stemmed. Traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel or concrete vats for 20 to 25 days with regular punching down of the cap, racking and pumping over, maintaining fermentation and maceration temperatures at around 26°C, malolactic fermentation in vats before ageing. Aged for 9 to 12 months, 60% in vats and 40% in 400-litre oak barrels of various ages.
AWARDS
AWARDS Cellar rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Wine rated 93+/100 by our Committee!