Frissons d'Ombelles by Domaine de la Marfee

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, fennel, lees

Palate: pear, lemon, almond, saline

Biodynamic white blend named for the umbel flowers (fennel, carrots) of the vineyards and Rimbaud's 'Vowels'; Roussanne-led Languedoc white with mineral depth.

What it pairs with

Mediterranean sea bream
Roussanne's stone-fruit weight and the wine's salt finish match white fish.
Roast chicken with fennel
Vermentino's fennel-leaning aromatics echo the dish.
Aged Comte cheese
Chardonnay-Roussanne weight and almond palate meet hard-cheese nuttiness.

History

Frissons d'Ombelles is the white wine of Domaine de la Marfee, named for the umbel flowers of the surrounding garrigue and Arthur Rimbaud's poem 'Vowels' which associates E with white and the shivers of umbels. Biodynamic field blend matured separately by variety before assemblage.

2003: First vintage of Frissons d'Ombelles
2005: Biodynamic conversion underway

Facts

Producer: Domaine de la Marfee · visiting guide
Grapes: Roussanne (60%), Chardonnay (20%), Vermentino (20%)
Classification: IGP Pays de l'Herault
Oak: 12 months in demi-muids varieties kept separate, then 4 months in vat after blending
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 25-38 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2003
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Frissons d'Ombelles

What does Marfee Frissons d'Ombelles taste like?

White peach, honeysuckle, fennel and lees on the nose; pear, lemon, almond and saline on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Marfee Frissons d'Ombelles?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 20 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 5-7 years.

What grapes are in Frissons d'Ombelles?

Roussanne (60 percent), Chardonnay (20 percent) and Vermentino (20 percent). Each variety vinified separately for 12 months in demi-muids before assemblage.

What food pairs with Marfee Frissons d'Ombelles?

Mediterranean sea bream is the canonical pairing; Roussanne's stone-fruit weight and the wine's salt finish match white fish. Roast chicken with fennel and aged Comte are equally strong matches.

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