Marc Sorrel Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Rhône, France 2021
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
2999 Solano Avenue
Ste A
Napa CA 94558
United States
Though one of Hermitage’s smallest producers, Domaine Marc Sorrel farms prime vineyard sites, producing sought-after wines with a focus on traditional winemaking. While best known for its acclaimed Hermitage Rouge “Le Gréal” and Hermitage Blanc “Les Rocoules,” the estate also crafts a Crozes-Hermitage Blanc that reflects the purity and character of the Northern Rhône.
- WINEMAKER: Marc Sorrel
- FARMING: Organic (regionally, 95% of the appellation is organic); vineyards are planted on a 1m x 1m grid and plowed by horse
- VARIETY: Predominantly Marsanne, with up to 10% Roussanne
- TERROIR: Crozes-Hermitage soils include 20 cm of topsoil over rock, shaped by an ancient riverbed; soft white sandy soils in some parcels
- VINIFICATION: Fermented with indigenous yeasts; no filtration; no new oak used
- AGING: 18 months in old barrels
- TASTING NOTES: Rich and round, with flavors of pineapple and green apple; structured and textured, reminiscent of white Burgundy
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs well with seafood, roasted poultry, and creamy cheeses
Domaine Marc Sorrel’s Crozes-Hermitage Blanc is a classic, old-school expression of the appellation, showcasing the estate’s commitment to terroir-driven winemaking and extended aging without new oak.
Though one of Hermitage’s smallest producers, Domaine Marc Sorrel farms prime vineyard sites, producing sought-after wines with a focus on traditional winemaking. While best known for its acclaimed Hermitage Rouge “Le Gréal” and Hermitage Blanc “Les Rocoules,” the estate also crafts a Crozes-Hermitage Blanc that reflects the purity and character of the Northern Rhône.
- WINEMAKER: Marc Sorrel
- FARMING: Organic (regionally, 95% of the appellation is organic); vineyards are planted on a 1m x 1m grid and plowed by horse
- VARIETY: Predominantly Marsanne, with up to 10% Roussanne
- TERROIR: Crozes-Hermitage soils include 20 cm of topsoil over rock, shaped by an ancient riverbed; soft white sandy soils in some parcels
- VINIFICATION: Fermented with indigenous yeasts; no filtration; no new oak used
- AGING: 18 months in old barrels
- TASTING NOTES: Rich and round, with flavors of pineapple and green apple; structured and textured, reminiscent of white Burgundy
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs well with seafood, roasted poultry, and creamy cheeses
Domaine Marc Sorrel’s Crozes-Hermitage Blanc is a classic, old-school expression of the appellation, showcasing the estate’s commitment to terroir-driven winemaking and extended aging without new oak.
Though one of Hermitage’s smallest producers, Domaine Marc Sorrel farms prime vineyard sites, producing sought-after wines with a focus on traditional winemaking. While best known for its acclaimed Hermitage Rouge “Le Gréal” and Hermitage Blanc “Les Rocoules,” the estate also crafts a Crozes-Hermitage Blanc that reflects the purity and character of the Northern Rhône.
- WINEMAKER: Marc Sorrel
- FARMING: Organic (regionally, 95% of the appellation is organic); vineyards are planted on a 1m x 1m grid and plowed by horse
- VARIETY: Predominantly Marsanne, with up to 10% Roussanne
- TERROIR: Crozes-Hermitage soils include 20 cm of topsoil over rock, shaped by an ancient riverbed; soft white sandy soils in some parcels
- VINIFICATION: Fermented with indigenous yeasts; no filtration; no new oak used
- AGING: 18 months in old barrels
- TASTING NOTES: Rich and round, with flavors of pineapple and green apple; structured and textured, reminiscent of white Burgundy
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs well with seafood, roasted poultry, and creamy cheeses
Domaine Marc Sorrel’s Crozes-Hermitage Blanc is a classic, old-school expression of the appellation, showcasing the estate’s commitment to terroir-driven winemaking and extended aging without new oak.
Though one of Hermitage’s smallest producers, Domaine Marc Sorrel farms prime vineyard sites, producing sought-after wines with a focus on traditional winemaking. While best known for its acclaimed Hermitage Rouge “Le Gréal” and Hermitage Blanc “Les Rocoules,” the estate also crafts a Crozes-Hermitage Blanc that reflects the purity and character of the Northern Rhône.
- WINEMAKER: Marc Sorrel
- FARMING: Organic (regionally, 95% of the appellation is organic); vineyards are planted on a 1m x 1m grid and plowed by horse
- VARIETY: Predominantly Marsanne, with up to 10% Roussanne
- TERROIR: Crozes-Hermitage soils include 20 cm of topsoil over rock, shaped by an ancient riverbed; soft white sandy soils in some parcels
- VINIFICATION: Fermented with indigenous yeasts; no filtration; no new oak used
- AGING: 18 months in old barrels
- TASTING NOTES: Rich and round, with flavors of pineapple and green apple; structured and textured, reminiscent of white Burgundy
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs well with seafood, roasted poultry, and creamy cheeses
Domaine Marc Sorrel’s Crozes-Hermitage Blanc is a classic, old-school expression of the appellation, showcasing the estate’s commitment to terroir-driven winemaking and extended aging without new oak.