Vougeraie, Bonnes Mares other_regions I suspect pristine bottles will

I suspect pristine bottles will show better than these did

(also from young vines planted in 1986)

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

reflecting a warm and ripe place

velvety tannins

Vougeraie, Bonnes Mares other_regions I suspect pristine bottles willAnother Vougeraie wine with a drop dead gorgeous nose with firm, slightly austere yet very complex flavors supported by dusty, ripe tannins. The intensity here is excellent and the wine offers impressive length and persistence. Size, power and weight yet no heaviness as the acid fruit balance is impeccable.