2015 Hermitage Le Gréal, Marc Sorrel

Tasted from a barrel sample sent to the UK, this was one of the best wines we've tried this year. It's intense and concentrated, with amazing purity of fruit. There's such complexity here: flowers, spice and fruit all jump from the glass in waves. And the finish goes on for minutes, with a silky texture and amazing freshness. For fine wine, this is the benchmark.

Critic score
97/100
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WINE DETAILS

  • Region & country
    80% Le Méal, Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
    20% Les Greffieux, Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
  • Maturity
    Ready 2020 - 2045
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14%
2015 Hermitage Le Gréal, Marc Sorrel

TASTING NOTES

Stylish, classy, wonderful, with supreme balance. The complete package, confirmed by tasting twice. Nature’s Child.

Decanter (November 2016)
97/100

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