Outstanding houses in Hermitage.
Hermitage demands patience—its reds need years to shed their tannins and reveal the dark stone fruit beneath, while its whites age into something almost honeyed, their initial austerity becoming richness.
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Region DNA
The character of Hermitage
Based on 21 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 8 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Hermitage
Alexandre Rochette & Cie
VisitHermitage is a wine region in France, home to 10 producers tracked on Femente, 2 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Shiraz/Syrah, Marsanne, and Roussanne, producing Northern Rhône Hermitage and Northern Rhône White wines with notes of Earth, Black fruit, and Tree fruit.
Hermitage — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Hermitage?
- The most planted varieties in Hermitage are Shiraz/Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Hermitage known for?
- Hermitage is known for Northern Rhône Hermitage, Northern Rhône White, and Northern Rhône Saint-Joseph wines and flavors of Earth, Black fruit, and Tree fruit.
- How many wineries are in Hermitage?
- Femente tracks 10 producers in Hermitage, of which 2 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Hermitage?
- Hermitage is a wine region in France.
Hermitage
Hermitage demands patience—its reds need years to shed their tannins and reveal the dark stone fruit beneath, while its whites age into something almost honeyed, their initial austerity becoming richness.