2021 Chateau l’Ermite d’Auzan Euphoria Red
Tasting Notes
Dark garnet in the glass. The nose opens with cherry liqueur, blackberries, and baking spice, followed by whispers of leather and anise. On the palate, it is round and fruit-driven, with juicy red berries, soft tannins, and a warm, spicy core. The finish is plush and smooth with lingering fruit.
About Chateau l’Ermite d’Auzan
A historic estate in the Costières de Nîmes, on the Southern edge of the Rhône Valley-founded by 11th-century hermits of the Sainte Cécile d’Estagel Abbey-is now led by the fourth-generation Castillon family. Overlooking the Mediterranean, the estate benefits from sun-soaked, south-facing vineyards planted on galets roulés—pebbly soils that bring freshness and complexity to the wines. Under the leadership of Jerome Castillon, the estate has embraced organic and biodynamic farming, producing elegant, expressive wines that reflect both the region’s heritage and a modern, environmentally conscious approach.
Winery: Chateau l’Ermite d’Auzan
Origin: Costières de Nîmes, Rhone Valley, France
Vintage: 2021
Wine Type: Red wine - Dry
Variety: 100% Grenache
Farming: Biodynamic & Organic
Soil: Rolled pebbles from the Durance river (which f lowed through the valley well before the Rhône)
Vineyard: Estate Vineyard
Winemaker: Jérôme Castillon
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 14%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 6
• 45 year-old vines
• Hand harvested grapes
• Carbonic maceration & fermentation with indigenous yeasts in amphora
• 9 months amphora aging
• Drink now & for 10+ years