Hermitage Le Greal Sorrel Magnum 2017

The Sorrel family have been active in the town of Hermitage since 1893 and have come to be recognised as one of the leading producers of both red and white wines in the region. The Hermitage Blanc Le Gréal comes from 60+ year-old vines in the Le Meal vineyard and is a blend of roughly 95% Syrah with 5% Marsanne. It is not made every year and production is tiny at around 200 cases per vintage. The 2017 vintage was stellar in the Rhône and this is a fabulous release of incredible richness, power and complexity. Awash with creamy dark fruits, beautiful aromatic complexity and firm, but supple tannins, this is a classic in the making with at least a 20-year potential life span.