The steep vineyard terraces of the imposing Hermitage slopes face southwards, sheltered from the northern wind. The complex soil structure is dominated by granite sands and fluvio-glacial deposits.

The slopes of Hermitage

Hand crafted, this spectacular slope of vineyard terraces is supported by dry stone walls which retain the soil. All the vineyard work is fully manual. The vines are trained up traditional wooden stakes or “échalas”.

Vines have been cultivated on these exceptional soils for over 2000 years : the Hermitage reputation ranks the appellation amongst the greatest wines in the world, and it is here, in this birthplace, that the SYRAH grape is at its best.

From the Cave de Tain wine shop, we offer a pedestrian discovery route of Hermitage vineyards "In the footsteps of Gambert".

The Hermitage wines

Granite soils give structure and power to these wines, complemented by the silky elegance of the tannins, typical in wines grown on alluvial soils.  A subtle balance …

Our domaines

The Cave de Tain owns 21 hectares in the prestigious Hermitage appellation.  The Cave purchased the original domaines of Louis Gambert de Loche, winery founder.

Since 1994, a prestige cuvée from Hermitage plot selections bears his name, as a tribute to a great man who was passionate about viticulture.

The Gambert de Loche domaine has expanded over the last 30 years and covers the diverse “terroirs “ of Hermitage, particularly on the so called “lieux-dits”: Les Bessards, Gros des Vignes, L’Hermite, Le Méal, Les Greffieux, La Beaume, Les Murets, La Croix, Les Signaux and l’Homme.

The Cave de Tain produces a quarter of the HERMITAGE appellation and is thus able to express both its quintessence and the subtlety of its multiple facets, thanks to the quality of work in the vineyard and the skills of its winemakers.

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