Rhône
The Rhône Valley, located in southeastern France, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With its diverse terroir, rich history, and dedication to quality winemaking, the Rhône Valley offers a captivating selection of wines that embody the region's elegance, complexity, and distinctive character.
The Rhône Valley boasts its own iconic vineyards and wineries, including Château de Beaucastel, Domaine Guigal, and Chapoutier, which are celebrated for producing exceptional wines that showcase the region's unique terroir and winemaking expertise.
The Rhône Valley is renowned for its red wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Syrah reigns as the dominant grape variety, producing intense and structured wines. Appellations such as Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Cornas are known for their robust and age-worthy reds, often displaying notes of black fruits, spice, and earthiness. Famous vineyards such as La Landonne, La Mouline, and Les Bessards are revered for their exceptional expressions of Syrah.
In the southern Rhône Valley, Grenache takes centre stage, contributing to the region's bold and fruit-forward red blends. The renowned appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for its rich and full-bodied red wines, often featuring a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Vineyards like Château de Beaucastel, Clos des Papes, and Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe produce remarkable wines that showcase the region's commitment to excellence.
The Rhône Valley is also celebrated for its white wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne are the key grape varieties, producing aromatic and complex whites. Appellations like Condrieu and Hermitage produce exceptional white wines known for their floral aromas, stone fruit flavors, and vibrant acidity.
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Wine Advocate (90)
The 2009 Hermitage (which comes from Sorrel’s three parcels in Les Bessards, Les Greffieux and Les Plantiers) possesses supple tannin along with lots of red and black fruit, licorice, acacia flower and camphor characteristics. Full-bodied, with good acidity and a forward style, it begs for consumption over the next 12-15 years.Inc. TAX€142.75 -
Wine Advocate (90)
The 2009 Hermitage (which comes from Sorrel’s three parcels in Les Bessards, Les Greffieux and Les Plantiers) possesses supple tannin along with lots of red and black fruit, licorice, acacia flower and camphor characteristics. Full-bodied, with good acidity and a forward style, it begs for consumption over the next 12-15 years.Inc. TAX€1,449.59 -
Inc. TAX€205.15 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Strong perfume and baked fruits on the nose. Impressive density and weight on the palate, though there is perhaps a quicker finish than might be expected. Perhaps this will develop with age? The tannin may be high, but there is a finely ground feel to it that is surprisingly accessible.Inc. TAX€142.44 -
(1x75cl) 2016Vinous (93)
Inky ruby. Ripe black currant, cherry liqueur, licorice and olive on the deeply perfumed nose, along with cracked pepper and floral nuances that gain strength as the wine stretches out. Weighty and broad in the mouth, offering densely packed, spice-tinged black and blue fruit liqueur flavors and hints of candied flowers and bitter chocolate. In a distinctly rich style, showing strong closing thrust, steadily building tannins and resonating licorice and floral qualities.Inc. TAX€148.75 -
Vinous (93)
Dark violet. Assertive aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry liqueur and violet take on olive and incense nuances with air. Juicy, focused and lively on the palate, offering an array of red and blue fruit, floral pastille and spice flavors that slowly deepen as the wine opens up. A long, spice- and mineral-driven finish features fine-grained tannins and resonating floral and spice notes.Inc. TAX€124.60 -
Vinous (94)
Saturated ruby. Expressive blackberry and cherry compote scents are complemented by hints of exotic spices, smoked meat and olive. Round and fleshy but energetic as well, offering intense black and blue fruit and spicecake flavors that are underscored by a core of juicy acidity. A smoky bacon note lingers on the youthfully tannic finish, which shows strong, spice- and mineral-driven persistence.Inc. TAX€137.80 -
Vinous (94)
Saturated ruby. Expressive blackberry and cherry compote scents are complemented by hints of exotic spices, smoked meat and olive. Round and fleshy but energetic as well, offering intense black and blue fruit and spicecake flavors that are underscored by a core of juicy acidity. A smoky bacon note lingers on the youthfully tannic finish, which shows strong, spice- and mineral-driven persistence.Inc. TAX€605.99 -
Vinous (94)
Dark, vivid ruby. An expansive bouquet displays scents of ripe red and blue fruits, cola and candied violet, along with exotic spice and smoked meat accents. Smooth and fleshy in the mouth, offering sappy black raspberry, kirsch, boysenberry and licorice flavors that are sharpened by a spicy suggestion of cracked pepper. Rich yet energetic as well, finishing appealingly sweet and long, with steadily building tannins and repeating smokiness.Inc. TAX€130.44 -
(6x150cl) 2019Vinous (94)
Dark, vivid ruby. An expansive bouquet displays scents of ripe red and blue fruits, cola and candied violet, along with exotic spice and smoked meat accents. Smooth and fleshy in the mouth, offering sappy black raspberry, kirsch, boysenberry and licorice flavors that are sharpened by a spicy suggestion of cracked pepper. Rich yet energetic as well, finishing appealingly sweet and long, with steadily building tannins and repeating smokiness.Inc. TAX€1,355.26 -
Vinous (94)
Dark, vivid ruby. An expansive bouquet displays scents of ripe red and blue fruits, cola and candied violet, along with exotic spice and smoked meat accents. Smooth and fleshy in the mouth, offering sappy black raspberry, kirsch, boysenberry and licorice flavors that are sharpened by a spicy suggestion of cracked pepper. Rich yet energetic as well, finishing appealingly sweet and long, with steadily building tannins and repeating smokiness.Inc. TAX€639.83 -
(1x75cl) 2020Vinous (95)
Inky violet color. Juicy red and blue fruit preserve aromas are complemented by suave floral and exotic spice flourishes. Broad and fleshy in the mouth, offering sappy cherry, blueberry, fruitcake, candied violet and salty olive flavors and a suggestion of star anise. Round, even tannins build steadily through the impressively long finish, which strongly echoes the floral and spice notes.Inc. TAX€157.00 -
Vinous (95)
Inky violet color. Juicy red and blue fruit preserve aromas are complemented by suave floral and exotic spice flourishes. Broad and fleshy in the mouth, offering sappy cherry, blueberry, fruitcake, candied violet and salty olive flavors and a suggestion of star anise. Round, even tannins build steadily through the impressively long finish, which strongly echoes the floral and spice notes.Inc. TAX€626.39 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Rhône enthusiasts know how good the 2022 vintage is chez Sorrel, and the 2022 Hermitage is a superb rendition. Unfurling from the glass with aromas of violets, blackberries, smoke, spices, bay leaf and cedar, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and textured with structured yet delicate tannins with a fleshy texture that's refined, pure and mineral.Inc. TAX€161.95 -
(1x75cl) 2023Wine Advocate (95+)
Sorrel’s 2023 Hermitage was crafted from vines planted in the lieux-dits Les Bessards and Les Plantiers on granite soils. Vinified with 100% whole bunches and matured for 18 months, it was neither fined nor filtered. Despite being the most reductive wine in the cellar, it wafts from the glass with aromas of lilac, violet, pepper, dark berries and cassis mingled with licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it’s built around a seamless core of fruit supported by vibrant acidity. It has a tensile profile derived from whole clusters and is framed by velvety and fresh tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal finish. This is an exquisite wine that should age gracefully over the next two decades and beyond.Inc. TAX€169.02 -
(1x75cl) 2005Vinous (91-94)
Green-gold. Candied fig, apple, pear, floral honey and cherry pit on the nose, complicated by a leesy element. Lush, velvety and deep, with rich peach and apricot flavors deepened by date and nougat tones. Wonderfully sweet, creamy and rich on the strikingly pure and long finish. This is 100% marsanne, from vines in Greffieux.Inc. TAX€148.74 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (91)
Pale gold. Ripe and expansive on the nose, displaying mineral-inflected lemon curd and poached pear scents and hints of anise, peach pit and sweet butter. Chewy and dry on the palate, offering concentrated orchard and pit fruit flavors and a touch of nougat. Picks up a suave floral note with air and finishes very long and sappy, featuring a lingering mineral note and repeating pit fruit character.Inc. TAX€738.94 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (92)
Light, shimmering straw. Ripe pit fruits, lemon pith, beeswax and chamomile on the deeply perfumed nose, along with suggestions of honey and anise. Pliant and broad on the palate, featuring pear nectar, yellow peach and Meyer lemon flavors that become livelier on the back half. A smoky mineral note builds steadily on the energetic finish, which leaves a hint of bitter pear skin behind.Inc. TAX€559.26 -
(6x75cl) 2019Inc. TAX€654.94 -
Inc. TAX€224.52 -
Inc. TAX€172.75 -
(1x75cl) 2019Inc. TAX€192.12 -
(6x150cl) 2019Inc. TAX€2,382.86 -
Inc. TAX€234.12
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(6x150cl) 2020Inc. TAX€2,530.96 -
(6x150cl) 2022Vinous (93-95)
Using grapes from 100-year-old vines from the same name lieu-dit, the 2023 Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules bursts from the glass with redolent verbena tea, wet stone, hay, jasmine and a slice of yellow apple. Crisp and intense, the full-bodied 2023 is yet another brilliant Les Rocoules in the making. It’s less punchy compared to the knock-out 2022, but outright delicious nonetheless. Like the traditional Hermitage Blanc from the same vintage, the 2023 Les Rocoules carries similarly stimulating, saline nuances on the expansive finish.Inc. TAX€3,369.07 -
(6x75cl) 2022Vinous (93-95)
Using grapes from 100-year-old vines from the same name lieu-dit, the 2023 Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules bursts from the glass with redolent verbena tea, wet stone, hay, jasmine and a slice of yellow apple. Crisp and intense, the full-bodied 2023 is yet another brilliant Les Rocoules in the making. It’s less punchy compared to the knock-out 2022, but outright delicious nonetheless. Like the traditional Hermitage Blanc from the same vintage, the 2023 Les Rocoules carries similarly stimulating, saline nuances on the expansive finish.Inc. TAX€1,648.54 -
Vinous (94)
Glass-staining ruby. Hypnotic, explosive bouquet of black and blue fruits, cola, anise, violet and minerals. Weighty but almost shockingly lithe, with precise mulberry and boysenberry flavors and strong mineral and candied floral character. Becomes even sweeter on the finish, leaving strong floral and blue fruit notes in its wake.Inc. TAX€1,235.48 -
Wine Advocate (95)
A stunning, potentially profound effort, the 2009 Hermitage Le Greal (14.6% natural alcohol) is a 30 to 35-year wine. Terrific aromas of charcoal, roasted meats, blackberries, boysenberries, licorice and graphite jump from the glass of this full-bodied, unctuously textured, thick, concentrated wine. Give it 5-7 years of cellaring and enjoy it over the following three decades.Inc. TAX€219.24 -
Wine Advocate (95)
A stunning, potentially profound effort, the 2009 Hermitage Le Greal (14.6% natural alcohol) is a 30 to 35-year wine. Terrific aromas of charcoal, roasted meats, blackberries, boysenberries, licorice and graphite jump from the glass of this full-bodied, unctuously textured, thick, concentrated wine. Give it 5-7 years of cellaring and enjoy it over the following three decades.Inc. TAX€1,880.63
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Wine Advocate (90)
The 2009 Hermitage (which comes from Sorrel’s three parcels in Les Bessards, Les Greffieux and Les Plantiers) possesses supple tannin along with lots of red and black fruit, licorice, acacia flower and camphor characteristics. Full-bodied, with good acidity and a forward style, it begs for consumption over the next 12-15 years.In Bond€115.00 -
Wine Advocate (90)
The 2009 Hermitage (which comes from Sorrel’s three parcels in Les Bessards, Les Greffieux and Les Plantiers) possesses supple tannin along with lots of red and black fruit, licorice, acacia flower and camphor characteristics. Full-bodied, with good acidity and a forward style, it begs for consumption over the next 12-15 years.In Bond€1,185.00 -
In Bond€167.00
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Jancis Robinson (17+)
Strong perfume and baked fruits on the nose. Impressive density and weight on the palate, though there is perhaps a quicker finish than might be expected. Perhaps this will develop with age? The tannin may be high, but there is a finely ground feel to it that is surprisingly accessible.In Bond€115.00 -
(1x75cl) 2016
Vinous (93)
Inky ruby. Ripe black currant, cherry liqueur, licorice and olive on the deeply perfumed nose, along with cracked pepper and floral nuances that gain strength as the wine stretches out. Weighty and broad in the mouth, offering densely packed, spice-tinged black and blue fruit liqueur flavors and hints of candied flowers and bitter chocolate. In a distinctly rich style, showing strong closing thrust, steadily building tannins and resonating licorice and floral qualities.In Bond€120.00 -
Vinous (93)
Dark violet. Assertive aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry liqueur and violet take on olive and incense nuances with air. Juicy, focused and lively on the palate, offering an array of red and blue fruit, floral pastille and spice flavors that slowly deepen as the wine opens up. A long, spice- and mineral-driven finish features fine-grained tannins and resonating floral and spice notes.In Bond€100.00 -
Vinous (94)
Saturated ruby. Expressive blackberry and cherry compote scents are complemented by hints of exotic spices, smoked meat and olive. Round and fleshy but energetic as well, offering intense black and blue fruit and spicecake flavors that are underscored by a core of juicy acidity. A smoky bacon note lingers on the youthfully tannic finish, which shows strong, spice- and mineral-driven persistence.In Bond€111.00 -
Vinous (94)
Saturated ruby. Expressive blackberry and cherry compote scents are complemented by hints of exotic spices, smoked meat and olive. Round and fleshy but energetic as well, offering intense black and blue fruit and spicecake flavors that are underscored by a core of juicy acidity. A smoky bacon note lingers on the youthfully tannic finish, which shows strong, spice- and mineral-driven persistence.In Bond€482.00 -
Vinous (94)
Dark, vivid ruby. An expansive bouquet displays scents of ripe red and blue fruits, cola and candied violet, along with exotic spice and smoked meat accents. Smooth and fleshy in the mouth, offering sappy black raspberry, kirsch, boysenberry and licorice flavors that are sharpened by a spicy suggestion of cracked pepper. Rich yet energetic as well, finishing appealingly sweet and long, with steadily building tannins and repeating smokiness.In Bond€105.00 -
(6x150cl) 2019
Vinous (94)
Dark, vivid ruby. An expansive bouquet displays scents of ripe red and blue fruits, cola and candied violet, along with exotic spice and smoked meat accents. Smooth and fleshy in the mouth, offering sappy black raspberry, kirsch, boysenberry and licorice flavors that are sharpened by a spicy suggestion of cracked pepper. Rich yet energetic as well, finishing appealingly sweet and long, with steadily building tannins and repeating smokiness.In Bond€1,085.00 -
Vinous (94)
Dark, vivid ruby. An expansive bouquet displays scents of ripe red and blue fruits, cola and candied violet, along with exotic spice and smoked meat accents. Smooth and fleshy in the mouth, offering sappy black raspberry, kirsch, boysenberry and licorice flavors that are sharpened by a spicy suggestion of cracked pepper. Rich yet energetic as well, finishing appealingly sweet and long, with steadily building tannins and repeating smokiness.In Bond€511.00 -
(1x75cl) 2020
Vinous (95)
Inky violet color. Juicy red and blue fruit preserve aromas are complemented by suave floral and exotic spice flourishes. Broad and fleshy in the mouth, offering sappy cherry, blueberry, fruitcake, candied violet and salty olive flavors and a suggestion of star anise. Round, even tannins build steadily through the impressively long finish, which strongly echoes the floral and spice notes.In Bond€127.00 -
Vinous (95)
Inky violet color. Juicy red and blue fruit preserve aromas are complemented by suave floral and exotic spice flourishes. Broad and fleshy in the mouth, offering sappy cherry, blueberry, fruitcake, candied violet and salty olive flavors and a suggestion of star anise. Round, even tannins build steadily through the impressively long finish, which strongly echoes the floral and spice notes.In Bond€499.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Rhône enthusiasts know how good the 2022 vintage is chez Sorrel, and the 2022 Hermitage is a superb rendition. Unfurling from the glass with aromas of violets, blackberries, smoke, spices, bay leaf and cedar, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and textured with structured yet delicate tannins with a fleshy texture that's refined, pure and mineral.In Bond€131.00 -
(1x75cl) 2023
Wine Advocate (95+)
Sorrel’s 2023 Hermitage was crafted from vines planted in the lieux-dits Les Bessards and Les Plantiers on granite soils. Vinified with 100% whole bunches and matured for 18 months, it was neither fined nor filtered. Despite being the most reductive wine in the cellar, it wafts from the glass with aromas of lilac, violet, pepper, dark berries and cassis mingled with licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it’s built around a seamless core of fruit supported by vibrant acidity. It has a tensile profile derived from whole clusters and is framed by velvety and fresh tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal finish. This is an exquisite wine that should age gracefully over the next two decades and beyond.In Bond€137.00 -
(1x75cl) 2005
Vinous (91-94)
Green-gold. Candied fig, apple, pear, floral honey and cherry pit on the nose, complicated by a leesy element. Lush, velvety and deep, with rich peach and apricot flavors deepened by date and nougat tones. Wonderfully sweet, creamy and rich on the strikingly pure and long finish. This is 100% marsanne, from vines in Greffieux.In Bond€120.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous (91)
Pale gold. Ripe and expansive on the nose, displaying mineral-inflected lemon curd and poached pear scents and hints of anise, peach pit and sweet butter. Chewy and dry on the palate, offering concentrated orchard and pit fruit flavors and a touch of nougat. Picks up a suave floral note with air and finishes very long and sappy, featuring a lingering mineral note and repeating pit fruit character.In Bond€592.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Vinous (92)
Light, shimmering straw. Ripe pit fruits, lemon pith, beeswax and chamomile on the deeply perfumed nose, along with suggestions of honey and anise. Pliant and broad on the palate, featuring pear nectar, yellow peach and Meyer lemon flavors that become livelier on the back half. A smoky mineral note builds steadily on the energetic finish, which leaves a hint of bitter pear skin behind.In Bond€443.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019In Bond€522.00
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In Bond€183.00
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In Bond€140.00
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(1x75cl) 2019In Bond€156.00
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(6x150cl) 2019In Bond€1,935.00
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In Bond€191.00
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(6x150cl) 2020In Bond€2,060.00
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(6x150cl) 2022
Vinous (93-95)
Using grapes from 100-year-old vines from the same name lieu-dit, the 2023 Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules bursts from the glass with redolent verbena tea, wet stone, hay, jasmine and a slice of yellow apple. Crisp and intense, the full-bodied 2023 is yet another brilliant Les Rocoules in the making. It’s less punchy compared to the knock-out 2022, but outright delicious nonetheless. Like the traditional Hermitage Blanc from the same vintage, the 2023 Les Rocoules carries similarly stimulating, saline nuances on the expansive finish.In Bond€2,760.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous (93-95)
Using grapes from 100-year-old vines from the same name lieu-dit, the 2023 Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules bursts from the glass with redolent verbena tea, wet stone, hay, jasmine and a slice of yellow apple. Crisp and intense, the full-bodied 2023 is yet another brilliant Les Rocoules in the making. It’s less punchy compared to the knock-out 2022, but outright delicious nonetheless. Like the traditional Hermitage Blanc from the same vintage, the 2023 Les Rocoules carries similarly stimulating, saline nuances on the expansive finish.In Bond€1,350.00 -
Vinous (94)
Glass-staining ruby. Hypnotic, explosive bouquet of black and blue fruits, cola, anise, violet and minerals. Weighty but almost shockingly lithe, with precise mulberry and boysenberry flavors and strong mineral and candied floral character. Becomes even sweeter on the finish, leaving strong floral and blue fruit notes in its wake.In Bond€1,005.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
A stunning, potentially profound effort, the 2009 Hermitage Le Greal (14.6% natural alcohol) is a 30 to 35-year wine. Terrific aromas of charcoal, roasted meats, blackberries, boysenberries, licorice and graphite jump from the glass of this full-bodied, unctuously textured, thick, concentrated wine. Give it 5-7 years of cellaring and enjoy it over the following three decades.In Bond€179.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
A stunning, potentially profound effort, the 2009 Hermitage Le Greal (14.6% natural alcohol) is a 30 to 35-year wine. Terrific aromas of charcoal, roasted meats, blackberries, boysenberries, licorice and graphite jump from the glass of this full-bodied, unctuously textured, thick, concentrated wine. Give it 5-7 years of cellaring and enjoy it over the following three decades.In Bond€1,545.00
