Ermitage wines possess a rich historical past. They were appreciated as early on as Roman times when they were enjoyed (as well as Cote Rotie wines) under the name of "Vienne wines" and were later to be called "Saint Christopher's hillside wines" because of a chapel there bearing the saint's name. They were also to be known of as “Tournon wines".

The name of Ermitage probably first appeared in the 17th Century in memory of Henry Gaspard, a knight from Sterimberg who, having come back from the Crusades (in the 13th Century) and tired of waging war, lived as a hermit on a hillside which had been given to him by Anne of Castille, Queen of Spain. There he planted a vineyard.

Chapoutier’s 100% Syrah comes from the Greffieux, situated at the foot of the Hermitage hill. The soil is made up of glacial alluvial deposit composed of shingles and clay. Les Greffieux has a steady garnet red color. On the nose are aromas of small black fruits, ink and black pepper. The wine has powerful tannins and hints of liquorice. Depending on the vintage, it can be kept from 30 to 60 years or from 50 to 75 years.

The 2020 Chapoutier Ermitage les Greffieux is a Syrah from the renowned Hermitage appellation in the Northern Rhone region of France. Produced by Chapoutier, this wine is a red varietal with an alcohol content of 14.5%, sealed with a cork closure.

This vintage has received commendable reviews from multiple critics, highlighting its bold and complex character. Jeb Dunnuck praises it as "another deep, rich, incredibly concentrated wine from this estate," awarding it a high score of 98 and suggesting it should be given 5-7 years before drinking, with the potential to age for another 20-25 years.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by Joe Czerwinski, also lauds the 2020 Ermitage les Greffieux, giving it a score of 96. Czerwinski notes its "bold, forward fruit" with flavors of "blackberries, cassis, and blueberries," and commends its fine-grained tannins and long, silky-textured finish.

James Suckling's review by Stuart Pigott echoes these sentiments, describing the wine as "so ripe and so silky on the rich yet beautifully balanced palate," and emphasizing its "wonderful black fruit aromas with delicate smoky and peppery nuances." This review highlights the wine's biodynamic origins and Demeter certification.

Vinous, with a score of 98, delivered by Josh Raynolds, describes the wine as having "an array of fresh red and dark fruit, floral and spice qualities," with a "vibrant and silky" texture. Raynolds also mentions the wine's "superb delineation and emphatic mineral thrust," making it a standout in his assessment.

Wine Spectator's review by K.B. characterizes the wine as "a superb, sultry red, with power, density and serious mineral lift," awarding it a score of 96. The review highlights flavors of "crushed cherry, plum, and red currant paste," complemented by "smoke, iron and graphite."

Decanter's review, with a score of 94, notes the wine's "attractive fruity perfume" and "generous roundness," while mentioning that it may lean towards a more accessible and juicy style rather than promising great future complexity.

In summary, the 2020 Chapoutier Ermitage les Greffieux is a highly praised Syrah that showcases rich fruit flavors, balanced structure, and the potential for aging, making it a notable wine from the Hermitage appellation.