{"product_id":"marc-sorrel-crozes-hermitage-blanc-2023","title":"Marc Sorrel Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 20\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eCrozes-Hermitage Blanc 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eDomaine Marc Sorrel · Northern Rhône · France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Marc Sorrel\u003cbr data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône Valley, France\u003cbr data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC Crozes-Hermitage\u003cbr data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Marsanne (old vines)\u003cbr data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation and ageing in used French oak barrels\u003cbr data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay-limestone with kaolinite presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"608\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eSince 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eGuillaume Sorrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, son of Marc, who has elevated the estate to the top tier of French wine criticism, receiving \u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e3 stars from La Revue du Vin de France in 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e. Production remains limited, focused on terroir-driven wines of identity, tradition and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eViticulture \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eCrozes-Hermitage Blanc 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eOn the palate, it is silky and vibrant, with creamy texture, fresh acidity and a long, saline, mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eA Crozes blanc that combines Marsanne’s opulence and finesse with a precise, chiselled ending — a benchmark in the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eScores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e95 points – James Suckling (Stuart Pigott)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e“Incredible touch on the palate and great length.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marc Sorrel","offers":[{"title":"750 ml \/ France \/ Rhône","offer_id":62603607474525,"sku":"MSO000123","price":53.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/0181\/3642\/files\/MarcSorrelCrozes-HermitageBlanc2023.png?v=1763390222","url":"https:\/\/templewines.eu\/en\/products\/marc-sorrel-crozes-hermitage-blanc-2023","provider":"Temple Wines ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}