Marc Sorrel

Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne

9.35 ratings
9.33 pro ratings
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Marsanne
Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Veal, Asian Cuisine, Chicken, Pork, Shellfish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Fish
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

Pleasure and precision in a light, refreshing frame. Kumquat, pawpaw, a hint of butterscotch hard candy. Vibrant succession of mineral, tart fruit, and dairy flavors. Creamy, lithe and brilliant with a lingering finish. Stellar winemaking.

Pleasure and precision in a light, refreshing frame. Kumquat, pawpaw, a hint of butterscotch hard candy. Vibrant succession of mineral, tart fruit, and dairy flavors. Creamy, lithe and brilliant with a lingering finish. Stellar winemaking.

May 22nd, 2022
Matt

76 year old Marsanne and Roussane vines. I can think of several Hermitage Blancs that pale in comparison to Sorrel’s C-H blanc, this is a benchmark Rhône white to me. Full of unique aromas, textural, loaded with glycerol and tannin, deeply mineral and complex, begs for the table. Roasted nuts, smashed apricots, peach skin, Rainier cherry, ripe pear, yellow flowers, root vegetables, wet stones, aniseed and honey. Hoping I will be able to age some, but most likely will drink it all up.

76 year old Marsanne and Roussane vines. I can think of several Hermitage Blancs that pale in comparison to Sorrel’s C-H blanc, this is a benchmark Rhône white to me. Full of unique aromas, textural, loaded with glycerol and tannin, deeply mineral and complex, begs for the table. Roasted nuts, smashed apricots, peach skin, Rainier cherry, ripe pear, yellow flowers, root vegetables, wet stones, aniseed and honey. Hoping I will be able to age some, but most likely will drink it all up.

Apr 2nd, 2021
Matt

Matt had this 3 days ago

Matt had this 3 days ago

Mar 26th, 2024
Serge Mismetti

Serge had this 4 years ago

Serge had this 4 years ago

Aug 12th, 2020