Wine:

100% Marsanne, the 2021 White Crozes-Hermitage Grand Classique delivers beautiful floral and almond notes. Fresh and precise, it has a delicate palate that is both energetic and refined. The prolonged aging on lees gives it fatness and volume, while remaining very accessible. A delightful wine at a reasonable price. Rated 90/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, soft pressing, alcoholic fermentation in tanks. Aged in vats on fine lees between 3 and 8 months with stirring of the lees at the beginning of the ageing.

Color:

Clear and bright gold.

Nose:

Fresh and delicate aromas of almond haloed by beautiful floral notes.

Palate:

This wine has a delicate and fresh palate

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, scrambled eggs and white truffle of Alba, sea bass with fennel, small fry, fresh cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and more for enthusiasts

Cave de Tain is paving its way to the top of the Rhone Valley region. With consistency and ambition, this cooperative structure has been creating intense wines of undeniable quality, offered at prices defying all competition. 


With its conversion to organic farming, its rigorous grape selection, and high-quality standards, Cave de Tain is set to become your next favorite destination for great affordable wines, one of the top players of the Northern Rhone Valley region.