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Hermitage Le Greal Sorrel 2018
HED57460
75 cl
14%
£100.00
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This stellar Northern Rhône red is described by Robert Parker`s Wine Advocate as follows, `The 2018 Hermitage Le Greal is a blend from Greffieux and Le Méal, hence the name. That aside, it`s simply a stupendous wine, bursting with licorice, violets and cassis on the nose and backed by ample concentration and a rich, velvety mouthfeel. There`s a faint steaminess evident (the fermentation is 100% whole clusters), but it just adds complexity to both the palette of aromas and flavors and the palate (in terms of textural interest). The finish is long, long, long. Yes, I wrote it three times in my notes. Drink date 2021-2040.`
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Vinous
Opaque ruby. Seductively perfumed black and blue fruit liqueur, smoky bacon, candied violet and olive paste aromas show superb delineation; spice and mineral notes build in the glass. Displays palate-coating, mineral-accented cassis, cherry-cola, fruitcake and violet pastille flavors that deepen and become firmer as the wine gains air. A wonderfully long, smoky features developing tannins and resonating floral, mineral and exotic spice qualities. Ninety percent of the fruit here comes from Le Méal, the rest from Les Gréffieux.Josh Raynolds22nd December 2022
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