2015 Hermitage Blanc, Marc Sorrel

100% Marsanne from Greffieux creates this crunchy, saline white. There’s a nuttiness to it, with a spicy finish and mouthwatering acidity.

Critic score
93/100
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WINE DETAILS

  • Region & country
    Les Greffieux, Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
  • Grape
    Marsanne
  • Maturity
    Ready 2019 - 2028
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%
2015 Hermitage Blanc, Marc Sorrel

TASTING NOTES

Lieu-dit Les Greffieux, planted in the 1980s. Rich and powerful mango flavour and texture on the palate, with a light honeyed spice over the top. Fairly low acidity, but a mineral streak keeps it lively. Long finish.

Matt Walls, timatkin.com (October 2016)
93/100
Domaine Marc Sorrel

Marc Sorrel makes excellent wines on the legendary hill of Hermitage, from superbly situated parcels of old vines. A dedicated grower, he’s most often found tending to the vines, with little interest promoting his handiwork. His holdings are small (just 2.55 hectares) and production of two whites and two reds is low. However, his dedication in the vineyard and traditional methods in the winery lead to wines which are impressive year on year, displaying ever greater complexity as they age.

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