Ratings
RP 96-98 · RVF 19/20 · WS 95
Identity
| Producer | Marc Sorrel |
| Year | 2017 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Grapes | 90% Syrah, 10% Marsanne |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | The color is ultra deep, inky in color |
| Aroma | The nose is marked by a strong smokiness. After a few minutes, spices reveal themselves followed by cocoa notes. Smoky red currants, peppery blackberries |
| Palate | On the palate, the grain is tight with a very velvety touch. The tannins are pronounced. Full-bodied, tannic, tight, deep, dark |
| Finish | A very great wine! Firm and reserved at the moment |
| Food Pairing | Marc Sorrel is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes |
| Serving Temp | 16-17 |
| Aging Potential | 2027-2037 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Aging Process | Elevage: Aged in used French oak barrels for 18 to 24 months |
| Fermentation | Whole bunches are fermented |
Terroir
| Soil | granite, limestone, sand and clay soils |
| Vine Age | 60 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are harvested by hand |
Interesting facts
| Marc Sorrel considers this his greatest wine ever. Out of barrel, the 2017 Gréal is described as a blockbuster with notes of ink and dark cherry, with such intensity, concentration and depth. The wine comes from vines in the Le Meal vineyard on steep hillsides with granite, limestone, sand and clay soils. Aged in used French oak barrels for 18 to 24 months. Production is close to 200 cases per vintage. |