Cave de Tain 2010 Hermitage Grand Classique Blanc 90 pts. Very toasty and amped up, this offers lots of brioche, hazelnut and white ginger notes, backed by buttery melon and peach fruit flavors. A hazelnut edge lingers through the finish. For fans of the tropical style. Drink now. 1,000 cases made. J.M., The Wine Spectator, 2/14
Cave de Tain 2015 Crozes Hermitage Grand Classique Blanc 90 Daily Pick - 10/10/2016 pts. Fresh and direct, with white peach and mirabelle plum notes streaking through, backed by a verbena thread and a stony echo on the unadorned finish. Very refreshing. Drink now through 2017. 7,750 cases made. J.M., The Wine Spectator, 10/16
Cave de Tain Marsanne Collines Rhodaniennes 2015 89 Daily Pick - 10/4/2016 pts. A high-pitched, fresh style, with lime zest, kiwi core, yellow apple fruit and honeysuckle notes all bouncing along through an unadorned finish. Drink now. 6,800 cases made. - J.M., the Wine Spectator, 8/31/2016
Cave De Tain 2015 St.-Joseph White Grand Classique 92 pts. Shows purity, with a bright beam of honeysuckle, white peach, yellow apple and quinine notes all lined up and racing along together. Not big but fresh, showing beautiful cut and length. Drink now through 2019. 2,400 cases made. - J.M., the Wine Spectator, 11/15/2016
Cave De Tain 2015 Première Note Syrah Collines Rhodaniennes 88 pts. Very fresh plum and cassis flavors breeze along, lined with a light chalky spine and flecked with lavender and violet notes through the finish. Drink now. 15,800 cases made. - J.M., the Wine Spectator, 11/15/2016
Cave De Tain 2015 Syrah Collines Rhodaniennes 88 pts. Very fresh plum and cassis flavors breeze along, lined with a light chalky spine and flecked with lavender and violet notes through the finish. Drink now. 15,800 cases made. - J.M., the Wine Spectator, 11/15/2016
Cave de Tain Crozes-Hermitage White Grand Classique 2015 90 pts. Fresh and direct, with white peach and mirabelle plum notes streaking through, backed by a verbena thread and a stony echo on the unadorned finish. Very refreshing. Drink now through 2017. 7,750 cases made. - J.M., the Wine Spectator, 10/31/2016
Cave de Tain Crozes-Hermitage White Grand Classique 2015 90 pts. Fresh and direct, with white peach and mirabelle plum notes streaking through, backed by a verbena thread and a stony echo on the unadorned finish. Very refreshing. Drink now through 2017. 7,750 cases made. - J.M., the Wine Spectator, 10/31/2016
Cave de Tain 2015 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Les Hauts d Eole 92 Ve r y e n g a g i n g, pts. with a mix of star fruit, yellow apple and pear notes bouncing through, backed by bright honeysuckle and green almond accents on the finish. Drink now through 2019. J.M., The Wine Spectator Insider, 11/23/16
Cave de Tain 2015 Hermitage Blanc 93 pts. This delivers an intense stream of ripe peach, mango and Cavaillon melon flavors, carried by lightly singed almond and brioche notes, backed by a light orange blossom accent. Shows excellent depth, range and cut. Best from 2018 through 2023. J.M., The Wine Spectator Insider, 11/23/16
Cave de Tain 2015 Hermitage Blanc Au Cœur des Siècles 94 pts. This is rich, with remarkable purity, sporting Jonagold apple, white peach and green almond notes liberally laced with chamomile and honeysuckle accents. The long finish has buried a mineral edge that lets the fruit play out. Drink now through 2025. J.M., The Wine Spectator Insider, 11/23/16