Marc Sorrel Hermitage Rouge Le Greal 2022 (1.5L) *
Product price
$957.99
Description
Syrah at the northern Rhône's most serious pitch, this is the Le Greal bottling from Marc Sorrel, drawn from parcels in the Les Greffieux and Le Meal sections of the hill of Hermitage, from vines the winemaker's grandfather planted in 1926. The 2022 was fermented with whole clusters, a choice that shapes both its lift and its structure, and it belongs to the category of red Hermitage built for the long haul rather than the near term.
Expect a dark, brooding core of blackberry, ripe black cherry and dried violet, threaded with rose petal, licorice, cedar and a graphite, almost ferrous edge that adds a stony mineral pull. The palate is deeply concentrated and full-bodied, firmly built, yet held in balance by vivid freshness and finely refined tannins, with an energetic mid-palate that carries into a long, perfumed, savory finish. It rewards patience, gaining raciness and elegance with extended cellaring.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Subregion | Hermitage |
| Varietal | Shiraz and Syrah |
| Producer | Marc Sorrel |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 1.5 L |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Incredible concentration and every bit as much finesse. The forest berry notes are right off the scale, just like the stony minerality, which some may find too much, but for me is totally exciting. The drive and energy at the finish must be experienced to be believed. Decades of aging potential. From vineyards planted in 1926 by the winemaker\'s grandfather in the Les Greffieux and Le Meal sections of the hill of Hermitage. Best from 2027. (James Suckling)
A strong candidate for the title of the wine of the vintage, the 2022 Hermitage Le Greal is gorgeous. Evoking a perfumed, complex and vibrant bouquet of blackberry, rose petal, violet, flowers and dark cherries mingled with lovely notes of lead pencil, it's suave and sappy, complete and deep, with a multidimensional core of fruit and beautifully refined tannins enhanced by an energetic mid-palate that segues into a long, perfumed and ethereal finish due to the use of whole bunches. Truly gorgeous. It should gain raciness with age. (Wine Advocate, March 2025)
Dark and brooding, the 2022 Hermitage Le Gréal radiates notes of ripe black cherry, blackberry, dried violet, licorice, cedar and a sprinkle of black pepper. Wafts of graphite add a ferrous touch. Firmly built like a skyscraper, the full-bodied 2022 is a deeply concentrated red Hermitage, yet maintains spot-on balance through vivid freshness, which can partially be traced back to using 100% whole clusters during fermentation. Winding down with flawless elegance on the savory finish, the 2022 requires extended bottle aging before unleashing its full potential. Only 3,600 bottles were produced. (Vinous)