Retour Cave de Tain - Hermitage - Nobles Rives - White - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Hermitage
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 95% Marsanne & 5% Roussanne
ALCOHOL: 14 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright golden yellow.
Nose A ripe, harmonious nose, blending white fruits and vine peach with noble, delicate wood notes, bringing softness and elegance to the overall aroma.
Palate The palate is full and pure, carried by perfectly ripe Marsanne grapes, combining freshness and structure with luxurious oak, promising a wine that will age well.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve at 10 to 12°C.
Food Veal blanquette with baby vegetables, scallop au gratin, Brillat Savarin cheese with truffles.
Cellar ageing From now until 2035
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A driving force behind the renaissance of the Rhône Valley, the Cave de Tain is redefining expectations.

This ambitious cooperative has built a reputation for producing intense, undeniably high-quality wines offered at prices that are simply unmatched.

Now, it has reached an even higher level—something we can only celebrate. From conversion to organic farming to meticulous parcel selection, every step reinforces its place among the leading names in the northern Rhône.
Wine Made almost entirely from Marsanne and matured with great care, the 2022 Hermitage Nobles Rives White opens with a beautifully ripe bouquet of white fruits and vineyard peach, complemented by refined oak aging that lends a gentle sweetness. The palate is broad and pure, showcasing Marsanne at perfect ripeness with plenty of freshness. This is a wine that will benefit from time to allow the luxurious oak to integrate fully and develop even greater harmony. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Alcoholic fermentation in vats and malolactic fermentation in wood. Aged in stainless steel vats and 400L barrels on fine lees for 8 months.
AWARDS
AWARDS Winery rated 3 stars in the Bettane + Desseauve 2025 Guide
Wine rated 94/100 by our Committee!