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Hermitage France (FRA)

France > Côtes du Rhône > Hermitage

Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC)

Established
3/4/1937

Web Site
http://www.vins-rhone.com

 
Legend recounts how the Knight of Sterimberg, weary of slaughter and fighting the Albigensians, repented and devoted himself to prayer and cultivating the vines that grew around a Hermitage that overlooked the village of Tain. The Hermitage was consecrated a Local A.O.C. in 1937

Climate

Sheltered from the North winds, lthe majority of the slopes have a Southern aspect providing lots of sunshine.

Appellation Details

Wineries
1

Acreage
0

Soil
Comprised of granitic gravel covered with a layer of micaschist and gniess, with areas of round alluvial stones.

Varietal Composition

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