{"title":"Hermitage Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a history that dates back to 600 B.C., Hermitage is both a historic and renowned winemaking region in the Rhone Valley, comprising nearly 137 hectares on a steep hill next to the Rhone River. The region is home to a diverse range of soils, from clay deposits that beautifully complement Marsanne and Roussanne to granite stones that produce possibly the world's greatest Syrah. With legendary estates such as Jaboulet, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chave Wine\" href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-domaine-jl-chave\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJL Chave\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"M. Chapoutier Wine\" href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/m-chapoutier\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eM. Chapoutier\u003c\/a\u003e, Hermitage wines are one of France's most sought-after wines and a beauty for any collector to keep in the cellar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding the Hermitage AOC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hermitage appellation is a diverse and vast winemaking region, covering roughly 137 hectares on a hill that curves elegantly around the Rhone River's western side. A small chapel, St. Christopher, sits at the top of the hill, becoming an iconic landmark that helped earn Hermitage a national heritage listing on June 5, 2013. While official winemaking records do not begin until the 13th century, researchers have found clues that point to vine cultivation as far back as 600 B.C. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point, the appellation was still known as Ermitage and did not see a name change (Hermitage) until the 17th century. Further, it was not for another 200 years— in 1937— that Hermitage was formally classified as an AOC. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chapoutier-lermite-rouge-2001-750ml","title":"2001 M. Chapoutier, Hermitage, l'Ermite Rouge, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP (98-100) The black-colored 2001 Ermitage l’Ermite may be equal to the perfect 1996. Awesome levels of kirsch liqueur, licorice, and white flowers are followed by a superbly concentrated, etched, long, deep wine with multiple layers, a fabulous texture, and virtually perfect balance as well as harmony. Possessing great stature and intensity, it is a monumental achievement. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2040.\n","brand":"Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962938175547,"sku":"RHN:CHA:LERR-0750-2001-F0L0C0","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/RHNCHALERR-0750-2001-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774048373"},{"product_id":"chapoutier-ermitage-rouge-le-meal-2003-750ml","title":"2003 M. Chapoutier, Hermitage, Le Meal Rouge, Rhone, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP99 The best bottle I've had, the still inky-purple 2003 Ermitage le Meal was firing on all cylinders on this occasion and was certainly a match for the 2009 and 2010. Tasting like a dry vintage port, yet with no sensation of heat or alcohol, it offers an insane bouquet of cassis, cracked pepper, violets, and mint that's literally overflowing the glass. Full-bodied, uber concentrated, voluptuous and still fresh and pure, it's a heavenly example of this killer terroir that will continue to knock your socks off for another 2-3 decades.","brand":"Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962939945019,"sku":"RHN:CHA:MEAL-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/RHNCHAMEAL-0750-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1718305157"},{"product_id":"2009-delas-freres-hermitage-les-bessards-magnum-1-5l","title":"2009 Delas Freres, Hermitage, Les Bessards, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"RP100 \"Every bit as profound as the 2010, yet in a more voluptuous, lower acid, hedonistic style, the inky colored 2009 Hermitage les Bessards (aged all in new French oak) offers incredible intensity and depth in its black raspberry, toasted bread, graphite and spice-like aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, massively endowed and with a wealth of raw material, it has high, yet sweet tannin and a finish that just won't quit. Give it 4-5 years and drink it over the following 3-4 decades. Unfortunately, this is made in tiny quantities, but count yourself lucky if you were able to grab a few bottles of either the '09 or '10.\"","brand":"Delas Freres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49433321439469,"sku":"RHN:DEL:BESS-1500-2009-F0L0C0","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/RHNDELBESS-1500-2009-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1773958375"},{"product_id":"1978-domaine-jean-louis-chave-hermitage-rouge-bottle-750ml-torn-label","title":"1978 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage, Rouge, Bottle (750ml) [Torn Label]","description":"","brand":"Chave Hermitage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940890058989,"sku":"RHN:CHH:CHAV-0750-1978-F0L1C0","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/RHNCHHCHAV-0750-1978-F0L1C0.jpg?v=1778794499"},{"product_id":"1981-domaine-jean-louis-chave-hermitage-rouge-bottle-750ml-wine-stained-vintage-tag","title":"1981 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage, Rouge, Bottle (750ml) [Wine Stained Vintage Tag]","description":"","brand":"Chave Hermitage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940890190061,"sku":"RHN:CHH:CHAV-0750-1981-F0L1C0","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/RHNCHHCHAV-0750-1981-F0L1C0.jpg?v=1778873730"},{"product_id":"1979-domaine-jean-louis-chave-hermitage-rouge-bottle-750ml-bin-soiled-label","title":"1979 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage, Rouge, Bottle (750ml) [Bin Soiled Label]","description":null,"brand":"Chave Hermitage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940933673197,"sku":"RHN:CHH:CHAV-0750-1979-F0L1C0","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/RHNCHHCHAV-0750-1979-F0L1C0.jpg?v=1778794543"},{"product_id":"1987-domaine-jean-louis-chave-hermitage-rouge-magnum-1-5l-slightly-bin-soiled-label","title":"1987 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave,Hermitage, Rouge, Magnum (1.5L) [Slightly Bin Soiled Label]","description":null,"brand":"Chave Hermitage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940933705965,"sku":"RHN:CHH:CHAV-1500-1987-F0L1C0","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/RHNCHHCHAV-1500-1987-F0L1C0.jpg?v=1779145094"},{"product_id":"1978-jaboulet-domaine-de-thalabert-crozez-hermitage-bottle-750ml-slightly-nicked-label","title":"1978 Jaboulet Domaine de Thalabert, Crozez-Hermitage, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Nicked Label]","description":null,"brand":"Jaboulet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940933771501,"sku":"RHN:JAB:THAL-0750-1978-F0L1C0","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/RHNJABTHAL-0750-1978-F0L1C0.jpg?v=1778794673"},{"product_id":"1950-paul-jaboulet-aine-hermitage-la-chapelle-rouge-bottle-750ml","title":"1950 Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage, La Chapelle Rouge, Bottle (750ml)","description":null,"brand":"Jaboulet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49945405161709,"sku":"RHN:JAB:JABO-0750-1950-F0L0C0","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/RHNJABJABO-0750-1950-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1779145366"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/vignoble_75ce967a-54a5-49ee-8fea-e949caa77f25.jpg?v=1779376721","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/hermitage-wines.oembed","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}