The northern Rhône's largest AOC surrounding the famous Hermitage hill, producing Syrah reds and Marsanne/Roussanne whites from diverse soils including granite, clay, and alluvial terraces. Crozes-Hermitage offers the northern Rhône character at far more accessible prices than Hermitage or Côte Rôtie — the best domaines produce wines that rival the northern Rhône's finest at a fraction of the cost. Key producers work in the granitic Les Chassis and Larnage sub-zones.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Crozes-Hermitage vintage; granite Larnage Syrah of extraordinary pepper and mineral intensity; Marsanne of excellent texture. |
| 2021 | — | Classic northern Rhône vintage; Syrah showed excellent aromatic precision and the characteristic olive and pepper character. |
| 2020 | — | Benchmark year; Graillot La Guiraude and Yann Chave Mon Coeur produced internationally acclaimed wines. |
| 2019 | — | Greatest Crozes-Hermitage vintage of the modern era; Syrah of extraordinary depth from all quality producers. |
| 2018 | — | Excellent vintage; warm conditions produced Syrah of unusual richness; Marsanne whites of exceptional honeyed complexity. |