In the glass
Aroma: cherry liqueur, garrigue, dried violets, warm spice, olive
Palate: plum, dried herbs, cinnamon, silky texture, gentle mineral finish
The estate classique Chateauneuf from biodynamic Marcoux; aromatic, silky, and complex with great purity of fruit and the estate's characteristic Provencal herb character.
What it pairs with
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Herb-roasted chicken
Medium-bodied biodynamic Grenache matches herb-roasted chicken beautifully. -
Roasted lamb with olives and tomatoes
Provencal herb and olive notes echo in the wine.
How to serve Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Herb-roasted chicken, Roasted lamb with olives and tomatoes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The estate wine of biodynamic Domaine de Marcoux from Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah across the domaine's parcels. Farmed without synthetic inputs since the early 1990s.
- 1985 — Domaine de Marcoux classique Chateauneuf first produced
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Marcoux
- Grapes
- Grenache (80%), Mourvedre (10%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres; no new oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 55-85 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape
What does Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape taste like?
On the nose, cherry liqueur, garrigue, dried violets, warm spice, olive. On the palate, plum, dried herbs, cinnamon, silky texture, gentle mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The estate classique Chateauneuf from biodynamic Marcoux; aromatic, silky, and complex with great purity of fruit and the estate's characteristic Provencal herb character.
When should I drink Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
Herb-roasted chicken is the canonical pairing; Roasted lamb with olives and tomatoes is the other strong match. Medium-bodied biodynamic Grenache matches herb-roasted chicken beautifully.
What grapes are in Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape?
The blend is Grenache (80%), Mourvedre (10%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.