2003 Marc Sorrel Hermitage Le Gréal Hermitage Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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2003
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Round, lush, fat, dense, deeply colored, packed with rocks, ripe fruit, licorice, tannins and ABV. A wine of pleasure that will be better in a few years.

Round, lush, fat, dense, deeply colored, packed with rocks, ripe fruit, licorice, tannins and ABV. A wine of pleasure that will be better in a few years.

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When to Drink Marc Sorrel Hermitage, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Young vintages can be decanted for 2-4 hours, depending on the character of the vintage. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Marc Sorrel Hermitage is at its best with 12-15 years of age, and can provide fabulous drinking for at least 3-4 decades.

Serving Marc Sorrel Hermitage with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Marc Sorrel is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

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. Marc Sorrel is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.

The white wine of Marc Sorrel is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

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