In the glass
Aroma: exotic spice, jasmine, dark fruit, garrigue, olive brine
Palate: ripe fig, concentrated cherry, smoked herb, velvet tannins, long mineral finish
A biodynamic Grenache of great purity; seductive, perfumed, and silky with exotic spice and concentrated fruit on a long, refined mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Leg of lamb slow-roasted with saffron and spice
Exotic spice notes in the wine echo the aromatic North-African-inflected lamb. -
Grilled duck magret
Silky tannins and concentrated cherry fruit complement duck breast.
How to serve Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
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. Leg of lamb slow-roasted with saffron and spice, Grilled duck magret. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine de Marcoux is one of Chateauneuf's earliest and most committed biodynamic estates, converted by Sophie and Catherine Armenier. The Vieilles Vignes cuvee from 80+ year-old Grenache vines is the estate's most celebrated wine.
- 1990 — Vieilles Vignes cuvee first produced from the oldest Grenache at Marcoux
- 1995 — Full biodynamic conversion completed at Domaine de Marcoux
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Marcoux
- Grapes
- Grenache (100%)
- Classification
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Oak
- Old large foudres; no new oak
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- EUR 90-180 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
What does Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes taste like?
On the nose, exotic spice, jasmine, dark fruit, garrigue, olive brine. On the palate, ripe fig, concentrated cherry, smoked herb, velvet tannins, long mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a very long finish. A biodynamic Grenache of great purity; seductive, perfumed, and silky with exotic spice and concentrated fruit on a long, refined mineral finish.
When should I drink Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes?
Drink 5-20 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 Vieilles Vignes?
Leg of lamb slow-roasted with saffron and spice is the canonical pairing; Grilled duck magret is the other strong match. Exotic spice notes in the wine echo the aromatic North-African-inflected lamb.
What grapes are in Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes?
The blend is Grenache (100%). The wine is classified as Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC.