Marc Sorrel, Hermitage AOC Blanc, Les Rocoules
2007, Rhone, France
Classification Hermitage AOC
Colour / Type White
Bottle size 75cl
Alcohol 15%
Grape Marsanne, Roussanne
Average score 92
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Marc Sorrel's Hermitage AOC Blanc, Les Rocoules - a white wine that embodies the essence of French winemaking. This elegant wine hails from the prestigious Rhone region of France and boasts a classification of Hermitage AOC, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. The 2007 vintage of this fine white wine is a true testament to the artistry and expertise of the winemaker. With a bottle size of 750 ml, each sip of this exceptional wine is a journey through the terroir of the Rhone Valley, with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and a hint of minerality that will captivate your senses. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or a novice wine enthusiast, LadyWine is your destination to discover and purchase the finest wines from around the world. Elevate your wine collection with Marc Sorrel's Hermitage AOC Blanc, Les Rocoules - a true masterpiece that will leave a lasting impression on your palate. Cheers to good taste and unforgettable experiences!
About Marc Sorrel
Today Domaine Marc Sorrel produces two Hermitage Rouge wines and two Hermitage white wines. Marc Sorrel Hermitage Rouge is produced from mostly vines located in the Les Bessards, Les Greffieux, and Les Plantiers lieux-dits. The fruit is always destemmed. The wines are aged in used, French oak barrels for 12 months. Marc Sorrel Le Greal comes from vines in the Le Meal vineyard, on a terroir of steep hillsides with granite, limestone, sand, and clay soils. The wine is a blend of 95% old vine Syrah and 5% Marsanne, although the amount of Marsanne in the blend varies, depending on the vintage. The Marsanne grapes are planted in the Les Rocoules lieu-dit. The vines are on average 60 years of age. The grapes are whole-cluster fermented. Marc Sorrel Hermitage Blanc is made from 100% Marsanne from vines that average close to 35 years of age. The wine is aged in used; French oak casks that are usually 3 to 4 years old. Marc Sorrel Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules is produced from a blend of 90% Marsanne and 10% Roussanne. The vines are old at an average of 50 years of age. The wine is vinified in large, French barrels and is aged on its fine lees for a portion of the aging period. On average, the wine is aged for 18 months before bottling. The production is small as only 75 cases of wine are produced on average each vintage.