{"product_id":"marc-sorrel-crozes-hermitage-rouge-2023","title":"Marc Sorrel Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 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=\"148\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eCrozes-Hermitage Rouge 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eDomaine Marc Sorrel · Northern Rhône · France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Marc Sorrel\u003cbr data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône Valley, France\u003cbr data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOC Crozes-Hermitage\u003cbr data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Syrah\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% whole-cluster fermentation\u003cbr data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used French oak barrels\u003cbr data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare kaolinite-based clay-limestone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eFounded in 1928, Domaine Marc Sorrel is a benchmark of traditional winemaking in the Northern Rhône. Its reputation is built on deeply authentic terroir wines, sourced from prestigious sites such as Le Méal and Les Rocoules, meticulously farmed across three generations.\u003cbr data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eIn 2024, the estate was elevated to the top tier of \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e3 stars by La Revue du Vin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e, a recognition of the excellence of its Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage bottlings. Since 2019, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eGuillaume Sorrel\u003c\/strong\u003e has led the domaine, continuing the legacy with precision, freshness and stylistic transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eViticulture \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eCrozes-Hermitage Rouge 2023 comes from a parcel planted on rare white kaolinite soils — representing only 1% of the appellation — which impart marked minerality and tension.\u003cbr data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eIn 2023, Guillaume opted for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e100% whole-cluster fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, unusual for this cuvée, prioritising freshness and structure. Ageing took place in neutral barrels to preserve the pure, granitic character of Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eThe wine opens with intense aromas of black and red cherries, redcurrant, mineral notes and crushed stone, complemented by white pepper, black olive and fresh violets.\u003cbr data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eOn the palate, it is direct, juicy and fluid, with lively acidity, polished tannins and a remarkable sense of lightness and elegance despite its depth. The finish is long, pure and invigorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eA highlight is the wine’s balance and “nervous energy,” described by critics as one of the finest Crozes-Hermitage releases in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eScores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e97 points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e95 points – Matt Walls (Decanter)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eExcellent with grilled meats, aubergine dishes, braised wild boar, duck rice, game charcuterie and dishes with smoky nuances.\u003cbr data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003eServe ideally at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e15–16 ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\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":62603624415581,"sku":"MSO000423","price":46.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/0181\/3642\/files\/MarcSorrelCrozes-HermitageRouge2023.png?v=1763389111","url":"https:\/\/templewines.eu\/en\/products\/marc-sorrel-crozes-hermitage-rouge-2023","provider":"Temple Wines ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}