{"product_id":"j-m-b-sorrel-hermitage-rouge-le-vignon-2022","title":"J.M.B. Sorrel Hermitage Rouge “Le Vignon” 2022","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2mdh0p\" data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine J.M.B. Sorrel is a tiny family estate in \u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eTain-l’Hermitage\u003c\/strong\u003e with roots on the Hermitage hill dating to \u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"197\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e1893\u003c\/strong\u003e, when Félix Alexandre Sorrel purchased his first vines in Les Bessards. Henri Sorrel succeeded his father in 1945, and in 1985 the domaine passed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eJacques, Jean-Michel, and Bruno Sorrel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Today the estate comprises only about \u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eone hectare of Hermitage\u003c\/strong\u003e, divided among three historic parcels. The domaine produces approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e85% red Hermitage and 15% white\u003c\/strong\u003e, working on a remarkably small scale for one of the Northern Rhône’s most celebrated appellations. Vineyard work is highly traditional: the soils are worked using \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"749\"\u003ehorse traction\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the remaining vineyard work is performed manually. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"808\" data-content-reference-end=\"840\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18pve1d\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Vignon is \u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e drawn from three parcels on the Hermitage hill: \u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"981\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLes Bessards, Greffieux, and Plantiers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines average roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e50–70 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some vines in Les Bessards exceeding \u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e100 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each site contributes a different component to the blend. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eLes Bessards\u003c\/strong\u003e is dominated by granite and provides structure and intensity; \u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eGreffieux\u003c\/strong\u003e contains more clay and limestone and contributes a more supple element; and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003ePlantiers\u003c\/strong\u003e is characterized by sandier, stonier soils and contains the small walled parcel known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eLe Vignon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together, these old-vine parcels provide a broad expression of the varied geology of the Hermitage hillside. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1543\" data-content-reference-end=\"1588\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tj7553\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Syrah is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eharvested entirely by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e and brought to the cellar in intact bunches. For the red Hermitage, the domaine \u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1771\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003edestems approximately 95% of the fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining a small whole-cluster component. Fermentation and maceration take place in tank and can extend to approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003ethree weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine is subsequently matured for roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003etwo years in older French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping new-oak influence out of the foreground. Le Vignon is bottled \u003cstrong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003ewithout fining or filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a deliberately traditional approach that places the emphasis on old-vine Syrah and the three distinct Hermitage parcels rather than cellar technique. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2263\" data-content-reference-end=\"2295\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pufyja\" data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermitage AOC; Northern Rhône, France; \u003cstrong data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e2022 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e; red wine; \u003cstrong data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2405\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e; estate fruit from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eLes Bessards, Greffieux, and Plantiers\u003c\/strong\u003e; approximately one hectare of total domaine holdings; vines generally \u003cstrong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e50–70+ years old with some vines over 100 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e; granite, clay-limestone, sandy and stony soils depending on parcel; vineyard soils worked by horse; hand harvested; approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e95% destemmed\u003c\/strong\u003e; fermentation and maceration up to approximately three weeks; aged roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003e24 months in older French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e; bottled without fining or filtration; \u003cstrong data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e13.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e; 750ml; natural cork. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2933\" data-content-reference-end=\"2978\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t8kn7f\" data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast leg of lamb, grilled lamb chops, braised short ribs, beef daube, côte de boeuf, venison, duck breast, wild boar, lentils with sausage, mushroom dishes, and firm aged cheeses are natural pairings. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003eHermitage Syrah combines substantial tannin and concentration with savory character and acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Le Vignon particularly well suited to richly flavored meats and slow-cooked dishes. The domaine itself describes the red Le Vignon as a tannic, powerful yet delicate Syrah capable of developing for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3521\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eseveral decades\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the 2022 can also reward significant time in the cellar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50895094251759,"sku":"102639","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep25_2026_09_29_22PM.png?v=1790396983","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/j-m-b-sorrel-hermitage-rouge-le-vignon-2022","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}