{"product_id":"marc-sorrel-hermitage-blanc-les-rocoules-2023","title":"Domaine Marc Sorrel Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules 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\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDomaine Marc Sorrel Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHermitage AOC, Rhône Valley – France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThere are great Hermitage whites — and then there are wines like Les Rocoules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFrom a single vineyard planted in 1926, on limestone soils, this cuvée stands as one of the most profound expressions of white Hermitage. A field blend of 90% Marsanne and 10% Roussanne, it captures both the depth and the precision that define the finest wines of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage is nothing short of extraordinary. Aged for 20 months in oak, it reveals a wine of remarkable clarity, energy and structure, where power is seamlessly balanced by finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\"The ideal marriage of finesse and controlled power, this has a scented nose of preserved lemons, wild herbs, dried peaches, raw almonds and a subtle touch of mild spices. Medium-bodied with a fresh center-palate of perfectly controlled dried-citrus bitterness touching the silky, almost seamless texture. Harmonious, so flavorful and well-composed, it has perfect balance and a long, long, enchanting finish. From vines planted in 1926. Drink or hold.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLes Rocoules is sourced from century-old vines, planted in 1926, on limestone-rich soils — a rare and privileged terroir within Hermitage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOn the nose, the 2023 is intensely expressive, offering layers of stone fruit, fresh apricot and subtle citrus tones, underpinned by a precise mineral backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe palate is both generous and refined, with fleshy yellow peach fruit, remarkable purity and freshness, and a distinctive twist of Cape gooseberry. The finish is long, mouthwatering and exceptionally balanced, combining richness with tension in a way only the greatest Hermitage whites can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA wine of depth, harmony and longevity — equally compelling today or after years in bottle.\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":63931579957597,"sku":"MSO000323","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/0181\/3642\/files\/MarcSorrelHermitageBlancroucoules2023.png?v=1774034149","url":"https:\/\/templewines.eu\/en\/products\/marc-sorrel-hermitage-blanc-les-rocoules-2023","provider":"Temple Wines ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}