Crozes-Hermitage wines: red and white from the Rhône

Discover the balanced red and white wines of Crozes-Hermitage: fruity, elegant and structured, an expression of the Rhône terroir.
Crozes-Hermitage "Clos des Grives" rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage "Clos des Grives" organic red 2023 - Domaine Combier

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

50,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage "La Guiraude" rouge 2020 - Domaine Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage "La Guiraude" red 2020 - Domaine Alain Graillot

  • 13 % vol
  • Crozes-Hermitage PDO
  • 0.75 L

58,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage Origine rouge 2023 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Crozes-Hermitage Origine red 2023 - Domaine Des Remizieres

  • 13,5 % vol
  • Crozes-Hermitage PDO
  • 0.75 L

18,50 €

Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Christophe rouge 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Christophe red 2022 - Domaine Des Remizieres

  • 14 % vol
  • Crozes-Hermitage PDO
  • 0.75 L

27,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage "La Guiraude" rouge 2022 - Domaine Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage "La Guiraude" red 2022 - Domaine Alain Graillot

  • 12 % vol
  • AOP Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

58,00 €

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Crozes-Hermitage "Cuvée L" rouge Bio 2024 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage "Cuvée L" organic red 2024 - Domaine Combier

  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

18,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage "Cap Nord" rouge Bio 2023 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage "Cap Nord" organic red 2023 - Domaine Combier

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

35,90 €

Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2021 - Guigal

Crozes-Hermitage red 2021 - Guigal

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

19,90 €

Crozes-Hermitage rouge Bio 2024 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage organic red 2024 - Domaine Combier

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

25,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage "Cap Nord" blanc Bio 2023 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage "Cap Nord" organic white 2023 - Domaine Combier

  • 13 % vol
  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

35,90 €

Crozes-Hermitage blanc Bio 2025 - Domaine Combier

Crozes-Hermitage organic white 2025 - Domaine Combier

  • AOC Crozes-Hermitage
  • 0.75 L

29,00 €

Crozes-Hermitage: a must-know appellation of the Northern Rhône Valley

The Crozes-Hermitage appellation, on the left bank of the Rhône, is the largest in the northern sector. Red Crozes-Hermitage, made from Syrah (up to 15% Marsanne and Roussanne permitted), dominates production with its delicious, generous style; the whites, based on Marsanne and Roussanne, win people over with their roundness.

  • Aromatic profile: Black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), violet and black pepper for the reds.
  • Ageing potential: 3 to 5 years for cuvées from the plain, up to 10 years for hillside terroirs.
  • Key pairings: Grilled red meat, roast poultry, duck breast, charcuterie boards.

How to choose your red Crozes-Hermitage

Wines grown on the rounded pebbles in the south offer supple, fruity tannins. The northern sectors, on granite, produce denser reds. Favour estates that limit extraction to preserve that northern elegance. It is the perfect appellation for getting to know the wines of the Rhône Valley.

At a glance: red vs white

Type Grape varieties Profile Ideal for
Red Syrah Black fruit, pepper, violet. Barbecues, duck breast.
White Marsanne, Roussanne White flowers, creamy texture. Fish in sauce, cheese.

Crozes-Hermitage prices

Crozes-Hermitage remains one of the best price-to-pleasure ratios in France. Entry-level cuvées sell for around €15-25, while single-plot and prestige cuvées (La Guiraude from Graillot, Clos des Grives from Combier) reach €35-60.

Our selection of Crozes-Hermitage

At Les Vins de Carole, our selection is built on the appellation's benchmark estates:

  • Domaine Alain Graillot: the historic benchmark of Crozes-Hermitage, 100% whole bunches, with La Guiraude as its prestige cuvée (94/100 RVF)
  • Domaine Combier: organic viticulture, Clos des Grives as a monopole, among the greatest Crozes
  • Domaine Stéphane Ogier: a modern, precise style, with Côte-Rôtie and Crozes-Hermitage of great finesse

The sommelier's tip: cheese pairing

With a red Crozes-Hermitage, a well-matured Saint-Marcellin or a Tomme de Savoie. With a white, a Picodon or a Rigotte de Condrieu: the richness of the cheese is a perfect match for the creamy texture of Marsanne.

FAQ: everything you need to know about Crozes-Hermitage

Can you cellar a white Crozes-Hermitage?

Most are drunk within 3 years. The cuvées for ageing (Marsanne) can develop honeyed notes after 5-7 years.

What is the difference from a Saint-Joseph?

Saint-Joseph is more mineral and taut (granite); Crozes-Hermitage is fleshier and more generous (pebbles, loess).

Should you decant a red Crozes-Hermitage?

Yes, 45-60 minutes lets the Syrah release its notes of violet and pepper.

What is the dominant grape variety?

Syrah for the reds, Marsanne and Roussanne for the whites.

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