Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux Vintage:2018 Crème de cassis and blackberry

Crème de cassis and blackberry aromas sufficient to fill the room emerge on the nose of Sorrel's 2017 Hermitage Le Greal

palate-staining red fruit and floral pastille flavors show impressive depth and heft

This should age very well

The Vignarionda in Serralunga d'Alba is measured at about ten hectares

(91-93)/2013+

Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux Vintage:2018 Crème de cassis and blackberryVivid purple. Mineral and smoke accented blackberry and blueberry on the intensely perfumed nose and in the mouth. Lush but energetic, with a peppery nuance adding bite and a sexy floral note building in the glass. Gains weight and structure with air and finishes with outstanding power and focus, on a lingering candied violet note. The most mineral driven of this year's set of Ermitage bottlings from Chapoutier, and in need of patience. Josh Raynolds