In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryVery Long finish

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

  • 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.

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.

  1. 1990 — Vieilles Vignes cuvee first produced from the oldest Grenache at Marcoux
  2. 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

Tags

biodynamic biodynamic certified cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body grenache iconic medium acid mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world organic pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine still red
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