Marc Sorrel Hermitage Blanc, Rhône Valley, France 2023
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$225.00
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Under the transition from Marc to Guillaume Sorrel, Domaine Marc Sorrel continues a commitment to Hermitage whites that reflect mineral precision and delicate richness. The 2023 vintage demonstrates balance between aromatic intensity and age-worthy structure.
- WINEMAKER: Guillaume Sorrel (continuing the heritage of Marc Sorrel)
- FARMING: The domaine works organically with minimal intervention. Grapes are handled carefully, often with whole clusters, and vinification avoids heavy manipulation or new oak.
- VARIETY: 100 % Marsanne (Hermitage Blanc in Rhône is typically Marsanne-dominated)
- TERROIR: Vineyards located within Hermitage on northeast and southeast-facing slopes. Soils are granitic and decomposed, with excellent drainage and stony substrata that emphasize minerality and tension.
- VINIFICATION: The fruit is harvested by hand, pressed gently (whole-cluster), and fermented with native yeasts in a combination of large old barrels and neutral vessels. Extraction is delicate, aiming to preserve aromatics and textural nuance.
- AGING: The wine is aged primarily in old oak (demi-muids) and neutral vessels, avoiding new oak to let the fruit and mineral character shine. Extended lees contact adds texture and integration.
- TASTING NOTES: The 2023 Hermitage Blanc reveals flinty intensity on the nose, mingled with apricot, Mirabelle plum, blanched almond, and crisp white stone fruit. The palate is refined, with elegant weight, fine acidity, and a persistent mineral finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent with seared scallops, lobster thermidor, soft goat cheeses, or poultry with cream and butter sauces.
- SCORES: James Suckling awarded 99 points to the 2023 vintage for its outstanding character.
Marc Sorrel Hermitage Blanc, Rhône Valley, France 2023
Regular price
$225.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Under the transition from Marc to Guillaume Sorrel, Domaine Marc Sorrel continues a commitment to Hermitage whites that reflect mineral precision and delicate richness. The 2023 vintage demonstrates balance between aromatic intensity and age-worthy structure.
- WINEMAKER: Guillaume Sorrel (continuing the heritage of Marc Sorrel)
- FARMING: The domaine works organically with minimal intervention. Grapes are handled carefully, often with whole clusters, and vinification avoids heavy manipulation or new oak.
- VARIETY: 100 % Marsanne (Hermitage Blanc in Rhône is typically Marsanne-dominated)
- TERROIR: Vineyards located within Hermitage on northeast and southeast-facing slopes. Soils are granitic and decomposed, with excellent drainage and stony substrata that emphasize minerality and tension.
- VINIFICATION: The fruit is harvested by hand, pressed gently (whole-cluster), and fermented with native yeasts in a combination of large old barrels and neutral vessels. Extraction is delicate, aiming to preserve aromatics and textural nuance.
- AGING: The wine is aged primarily in old oak (demi-muids) and neutral vessels, avoiding new oak to let the fruit and mineral character shine. Extended lees contact adds texture and integration.
- TASTING NOTES: The 2023 Hermitage Blanc reveals flinty intensity on the nose, mingled with apricot, Mirabelle plum, blanched almond, and crisp white stone fruit. The palate is refined, with elegant weight, fine acidity, and a persistent mineral finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent with seared scallops, lobster thermidor, soft goat cheeses, or poultry with cream and butter sauces.
- SCORES: James Suckling awarded 99 points to the 2023 vintage for its outstanding character.