Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2023

Domaine Marc Sorrel · Northern Rhône · France

Technical Sheet

Producer: Domaine Marc Sorrel
Region: Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône Valley, France
Appellation: AOC Crozes-Hermitage
Vintage: 2023
Grape variety: 100% Marsanne (old vines)
Vinification: Fermentation and ageing in used French oak barrels
Soils: Clay-limestone with kaolinite presence

About the Producer

Since 1928, Domaine Marc Sorrel has produced exceptional wines on the famed Hermitage hill in Tain-l’Hermitage. Known for its intense, pure and long-lived wines, the domaine is now led by Guillaume Sorrel, son of Marc, who has elevated the estate to the top tier of French wine criticism, receiving 3 stars from La Revue du Vin de France in 2024. Production remains limited, focused on terroir-driven wines of identity, tradition and precision.

Viticulture & Winemaking

This Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2023 is crafted exclusively from old-vine Marsanne grown on rare kaolinite soils, which impart marked minerality. Fermentation and ageing take place in used French oak barrels, preserving freshness and complexity. The wine is bottled without heavy filtration, maintaining the full expression of its terroir.

Tasting Notes

This white stands out for its expressive, floral aromatic profile: preserved lemon, almond blossom, white peach, quince, fennel and yellow flowers (acacia, hawthorn), with a subtle touch of honey and hazelnut.
On the palate, it is silky and vibrant, with creamy texture, fresh acidity and a long, saline, mineral finish.

A Crozes blanc that combines Marsanne’s opulence and finesse with a precise, chiselled ending — a benchmark in the category.

Scores

95 points – James Suckling (Stuart Pigott)
“Incredible touch on the palate and great length.”