Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux Vintage:2018 all wrapped in a nicely

all wrapped in a nicely complex and persistent finish

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

violet and discreet herbal tea nuances slides into the supple lighter weight flavors that are a bit more elegant than usual

weight and power as well as a bit more complexity to the mineral-driven and impeccably well-balanced finish that is both explosive and palate staining

Both the 2010 and the 2009 continue to blow me away every time I taste them

Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux Vintage:2018 all wrapped in a nicelyVivid 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