Rhône: New Releases

Greffieux is situated at the bottom of the Hermitage hill on alluvial soils, and in 2019 has produced a stunningly beautiful wine. There is so much juice in this Syrah. It has an ethereal, floral, peppery nose that whispers of violets and chinese spice. The palate is supremely well balanced. Magnificent.

From 50+ year old Marsanne vines, the low yields of this warm site give an intense concentration. 50% ageing in 600l oak foudres gives the oak presence, stitched nicely into the sumptuous fruit. It's smoky, stony, grippy and deceptively light on its feet.

From 65 year old vines grown in a parcel with particularly thin top soil over a granitic subsoil. The fruit expression is sweet and intense, you can almost feel the sun beating down on the vines when you smell it. A compact palate of velvety tannins, and a long finish of black fruit and licorice spice.

This legendary wine comes from the vines situated right at the top of the Hermitage hill, near the chapel, on very old, decomposed granite soils. The 80 year old vines have produced unfathomable precision and complexity in this 2019. Sichuan pepper on the nose, and supple, seamless black fruit on the palate. The tannins are effortlessly woven together. A showstopper.