Hermitage is a legendary appellation in France’s northern Rhône Valley, revered for its powerful and age-worthy wines made primarily from the Syrah grape. Grown on steep, sun-drenched granite slopes overlooking the Rhône River, Hermitage reds are known for their deep color, intense structure, and complex flavors of dark berries, black pepper, smoke, and game, evolving beautifully over decades. The region also produces small quantities of exceptional white wine from Marsanne and Roussanne, which can be rich, textural, and surprisingly long-lived. Iconic producers such as Jean-Louis Chave, Jaboulet (notably "La Chapelle"), and Delas Frères have helped solidify Hermitage’s reputation as one of France’s great terroirs. For those exploring fine wine, Hermitage offers a profound expression of Syrah and a benchmark for Rhône Valley quality.