With respect to the red Hermitage cuvees, Sorrel produces both a Cuvee Classique and his single vineyard Le Greal, made from tiny yields from parcels on Le Meal and Greffieux that average 45 years in age. Both cuvees were made in 1992, but in 1993 Sorrel declassified Le Greal, blending it with his Cuvee Classique. This was the first time I had tasted these wines since they had some bottle age, and all of them scored slightly lower than in the past. The 1992 Hermitage Le Greal exhibits a deep, ruby color, as well as attractive notes of cassis, cherry, herbs, and spice in its aromatics.

Oozing concentration, glycerin, and extract, the spectacular 1997 Hermitage Chevalier de Sterimberg is the size of a big, fat, succulent grand cru from Burgundy's Cote d'Or. Moreover, it will age for 15-20 years. Although this wine can be hard to understand when young, it becomes special with age.
Wine Advocate- 91pts

A substantial, blockbuster effort from this unheralded terroir, the inky/ruby/purple-colored 2003 Chapelle Segur boasts huge black fruit flavors, good structure as well as density, and a corpulent personality. Who knows how it will evolve, but there is a lot here. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
Wine Advocate- 87-89pts

I tasted this in early '08 and it was drinking fantastically considering it's only twenty-five bucks!- Rustin, John's Fine Wine Director

Lovely pure beam of red currant and red cherry fruit supported by hot stone and mineral notes. Hint of tobacco on the minerally finish. Should flesh out nicely in the near-term. Best from 2007 through 2017
Wine Spectator- 90pts

A supple, civilized Pommard, rich with cherry, boysenberry and red currant notes. Tannins are present, but they're refined. Has zip and length. Best from 2009 through 2020.
Wine Spectator- 90pts

The spectacular 1997 Cornas Domaine St.-Pierre is a massively-endowed effort that has benefited from a 28-day maceration. The wine boasts an opaque purple color, followed by a stunning nose of blackberry and cassis liqueur intertwined with scents of minerals, violets, pepper, and tar. Huge and ponderous on the palate, with beautifully integrated tannin, acidity, and alcohol, this ripe, concentrated Cornas should develop at a glacial pace. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2018.
Wine Advocate- 91-94pts

Wow. Great color and intense aromas of blackberry, mineral and licorice. Full-bodied, with superseductive tannins and a long, refined finish. Solid and classy.
Wine Spectator- 92-94pts

The 1997 Cote Rotie Les Jumelles is a spectacular effort. The wine offers an opaque purple color, as well as a knock-out nose of black olives, cassis, dried Provencal herbs, and pepper. There is medium to full body, superb concentration, moderate tannin, and a layered, sweet mid-palate and finish. This excellent Cote Rotie should age effortlessly for 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2023.
Wine Advocate- 90-93pts