Marc Sorrel
Marc Sorrel Les Rocoules Hermitage Blanc
4.8
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Marc Sorrel Les Rocoules Hermitage Blanc is produced from a blend of roughly 90% Marsanne and 10% Roussanne. The vines are on average 60 years of age. The grapes are hand harvested. The winemaking at this estate is distinctly non-interventionist, new oak is used extremely judiciously and the wines are often aged for up to two years before bottling. These wines are designed to improve in bottle and have huge aging potential often hitting their peak after a decade or two in bottle.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Marc Sorrel Les Rocoules Hermitage Blanc is an impressive and distinctive white wine with aromas of blanched almonds, ripe apricot, white peach, honeysuckle, and lemon.On the palate, the flavors are extremely intense and complex with notes of citrus, white flowers, and fresh herbs. The wine is richly textured and oily on the palate providing a luxurious mouthfeel. The finish is very long and persistent, with a mineral-laced notes of crushed rocks that lifts the flavors and adds to the wine's finesse and complexity.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2042
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Roussanne
Marsanne
ORIGINS
Winery: Marc Sorrel
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
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