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Meet Marselan, a newcomer grape making its mark in the vineyards of SW France, even Bordeaux. For now still rare, this red is packed full of fruit. A luscious waterfall of ripe berries, scorched earth, herbs and French oak. All velvety smooth too.
Meet Marselan, a newcomer grape making its mark in the vineyards of SW France, even Bordeaux. For now still rare, this red is packed full of fruit. A luscious waterfall of ripe berries, scorched earth, herbs and French oak. All velvety smooth too.
Tasting notes
Velvety black fruit – cherry, blackberry, damson, plum - herbal spice
Aroma
Black cherry, blackberry, spice, wild herbs and a touch of oak
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
When Marselan was created in 1961, who'd have thought, 60 years later, it would create such a stir! It's a crossing between Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. You'll notice that on the taste – brimful of voluptuous, velvety, ripe fruit with a core of silky tannins. Winemaker Jean Baptiste Fabre took a shine and was delighted to find a parcel at Arnaud de Malefette's 200 year old Domaine du Bosc. This gloriously deep, fruit laden red is the result. A veritable cascade of fruity flavour – lush plum, cherry, cassis and blackberry - flattered by a year in French oak. You'll notice that in the vanilla, spice box and cedar notes. This is the epitome of an irresistible red. Great with meat dishes, at a barbecue or with vegetarian toad in the hole.