{"product_id":"marc-sorrel-hermitage-rouge-rhone-france-2023","title":"Marc Sorrel Hermitage Rouge, Rhône, France 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"394\" data-start=\"62\"\u003eGuillaume Sorrel continues the legacy of his father, working the storied slopes of Hermitage with care, tradition, and a delicate hand. The 2023 Hermitage Rouge (not a lieu-dit bottling like “Le Gréal”) blends fruit from key parcels on Hermitage hill to deliver the estate’s signature mix of structure, finesse, and aromatic lift.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"398\"\u003eWINEMAKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guillaume Sorrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eFARMING:\u003c\/strong\u003e The domaine practices organic or low-intervention viticulture. Grapes are handled with precision; whole clusters are used when stems reach appropriate maturity, and yields are kept modest to concentrate flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"660\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eVARIETY:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 % Syrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"700\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eTERROIR:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is drawn from premier Hermitage parcels such as Le Greal, Les Plantiers and Les Bessards, positioned on granite bedrock with thin, well-draining soils over the hill’s slopes. The orientation and stony substrata impart minerality and depth. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.bbr.com\/products-20238006938-2023-hermitage-rouge-domaine-marc-sorrel-rhone?srsltid=AfmBOooRbewxaUAjWDvX5S9i-r-n1NrhH6rGWbawkf0MTnCjqDOwjfv7\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbr.com\/products-20238006938-2023-hermitage-rouge-domaine-marc-sorrel-rhone?srsltid=AfmBOooRbewxaUAjWDvX5S9i-r-n1NrhH6rGWbawkf0MTnCjqDOwjfv7\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"982\"\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 vintage sees increased whole bunch inclusion—reports indicate \u003cstrong data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003e100 % whole cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e usage in this bottling, bringing tension and lift to the wine. Fermentation is done with native yeasts, using gentle extraction methods — early pump-overs, minimal punching down — to preserve aromatics and finesse. A portion of the wine is aged in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003eamphora\u003c\/strong\u003e (about 10 %) as a new technique for 2023.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.bbr.com\/products-20238006938-2023-hermitage-rouge-domaine-marc-sorrel-rhone?srsltid=AfmBOooRbewxaUAjWDvX5S9i-r-n1NrhH6rGWbawkf0MTnCjqDOwjfv7\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbr.com\/products-20238006938-2023-hermitage-rouge-domaine-marc-sorrel-rhone?srsltid=AfmBOooRbewxaUAjWDvX5S9i-r-n1NrhH6rGWbawkf0MTnCjqDOwjfv7\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1724\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003eAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e After fermentation the wine is aged in older French oak (neutral barrels) for élevage, avoiding new oak to maintain purity. The exact barrel program is reserved, but the intention is to let the fruit speak without overt wood influence. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.rarewineco.com\/wholesale\/producer\/marc-sorrel\/?srsltid=AfmBOorJrRDBzf5v1eZVQwWlN1jVi8TtB9ZeCS0xG60xB1xtKgctYtRf\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rarewineco.com\/wholesale\/producer\/marc-sorrel\/?srsltid=AfmBOorJrRDBzf5v1eZVQwWlN1jVi8TtB9ZeCS0xG60xB1xtKgctYtRf\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1744\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of red and black cherries, redcurrant, and sangiovese-like freshness emerge first, with mineral and stony notes weaving through. The palate is lithe but expressive, with supple texture, fine-grained tannins, and a focused, mineral finish. Berry \u0026amp; Rudd describes it as “round” in profile, yet mineral and elevated in tone. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.bbr.com\/products-20238006938-2023-hermitage-rouge-domaine-marc-sorrel-rhone?srsltid=AfmBOooRbewxaUAjWDvX5S9i-r-n1NrhH6rGWbawkf0MTnCjqDOwjfv7\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbr.com\/products-20238006938-2023-hermitage-rouge-domaine-marc-sorrel-rhone?srsltid=AfmBOooRbewxaUAjWDvX5S9i-r-n1NrhH6rGWbawkf0MTnCjqDOwjfv7\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003ebbr.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2115\"\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled lamb, roast duck, game birds, mushroom ragouts, or dishes enriched with herbs like thyme and rosemary will harmonize beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"2275\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2286\" data-start=\"2275\"\u003eSCORES:  \u003c\/strong\u003eMatt Walls (Decanter): 95 \/ 100, noting the use of whole clusters and 10 % amphora in 2023 as significant evolutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marc Sorrel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42518963454018,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1023\/4946\/files\/SorrelCH_4cb11bda-8f42-4a34-b4aa-6659b064da79.jpg?v=1760561789","url":"https:\/\/decantnapa.com\/products\/marc-sorrel-hermitage-rouge-rhone-france-2023","provider":"DECANT Napa Bottle Shop \u0026 Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}