96 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The domain confirms that it is really very well developed and is very close to its third star. We are, once again, very seduced by the whites, with a truly remarkable definition and management of maturity... (2023)"
93-95 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Sorrel's "classic" white Hermitage comes essentially from les Greffieux. From 60-year-old Marsanne vines and set to spend a total of 18 months in older oak (nothing newer than four years), a barrel sample of the 2020 Hermitage Blanc was a thrilling joyride of honeyed white peaches and ripe pears. Full-bodied, rich and incredibly textural, it should be a beauty. Drink: 2022-2035. (Jan 2022)"
93 points Matt Walls (Decanter): "Fresh, measured, precise aromatics. Full-bodied but not massive, with great power and minerality. Fresh, clear and well-defined on the palate, with a touch of bitterness on the finish. From 60-year-old vines from Les Greffieux (80%) and Les Plantiers (20%), no new oak. Drinking Window: 2022-2030. (Oct 2021)"
**** John Livingstone Learmonth (The Cradle of The Rhône): "(Marsanne from Les Greffieux, bought in 1983-84 from Madamemoiselle Chierpe, re-planted 1990, can be plus a little Marsanne from Les Rocoules, fermented, raised 5-10 year 228-litre oak casks 14 months, from 2007 20-25% new oak used, malo completed, only sold in France, not enough for export, 900-1,800 b). yellow robe; the nose is discreet, involves cooked lemon, fennel, roasted nuts, more to emerge mildly more than suddenly. The palate gives gentle gras on debut, is well toned, a bit arm’s length for now, but is going to be open quite early with a tender approach and well tempered, low-key length. It’s a refined, traditional Hermitage blanc, does well on that basis. From 2023. 2040-42 July 2021."
93-95 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Sorrel's "classic" white Hermitage comes essentially from les Greffieux. From 60-year-old Marsanne vines and set to spend a total of 18 months in older oak (nothing newer than four years), a barrel sample of the 2020 Hermitage Blanc was a thrilling joyride of honeyed white peaches and ripe pears. Full-bodied, rich and incredibly textural, it should be a beauty. Drink: 2022-2035. (Jan 2022)"
93 points Matt Walls (Decanter): "Fresh, measured, precise aromatics. Full-bodied but not massive, with great power and minerality. Fresh, clear and well-defined on the palate, with a touch of bitterness on the finish. From 60-year-old vines from Les Greffieux (80%) and Les Plantiers (20%), no new oak. Drinking Window: 2022-2030. (Oct 2021)"
**** John Livingstone Learmonth (The Cradle of The Rhône): "(Marsanne from Les Greffieux, bought in 1983-84 from Madamemoiselle Chierpe, re-planted 1990, can be plus a little Marsanne from Les Rocoules, fermented, raised 5-10 year 228-litre oak casks 14 months, from 2007 20-25% new oak used, malo completed, only sold in France, not enough for export, 900-1,800 b). yellow robe; the nose is discreet, involves cooked lemon, fennel, roasted nuts, more to emerge mildly more than suddenly. The palate gives gentle gras on debut, is well toned, a bit arm’s length for now, but is going to be open quite early with a tender approach and well tempered, low-key length. It’s a refined, traditional Hermitage blanc, does well on that basis. From 2023. 2040-42 July 2021."
| Product SKU | 345143 |
| Producer | Sorrel/Marc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Northern Rhône |
| Appellation | Hermitage |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - White |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 100% Marsanne |
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