2021 Chateau l’Ermite d’Auzan Sainte Cécile Red
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with a purplish tint. Aromas of black plum, smoked herbs, and cracked pepper unfold with notes of violet and wild thyme. The palate is rich and supple, balancing ripe dark fruit with savory garrigue and fine tannins. A touch of earth and spice carries through a long, graceful finish.
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: 35% Mourvedre, 35% Syrah, 30% 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: 14.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• 35 year-old vines
• Selection of the oldest vines
• Pre-fermentation 3-day maceration
• Temperature-controlled fermentation
• Aged 1 year in 400L oak barrel
• Pair with steak & strong cheeses
• Drink now & for 6 years