Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: fresh cherry, dried herbs, lavender, light mineral, red flowers

Palate: red fruit, soft tannins, herb, silky texture, clean finish

Biodynamic Cotes du Rhone from Marcoux; the estate's characteristic aromatic precision and silky texture in an everyday-drinking format.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb brochettes
    Silky, herb-accented Grenache is an ideal match for grilled lamb skewers.
  • Ratatouille
    Lavender and herb notes echo the Provencal vegetable dish.

How to serve Domaine de Marcoux Cotes du Rhone

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb brochettes, Ratatouille. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Marcoux CDR is produced biodynamically from Grenache and Mourvedre on the estate's lighter parcels outside the Chateauneuf appellation. It carries the estate's characteristic aromatic elegance at a fraction of the Chateauneuf price.

  1. 1992: Biodynamic CDR first produced at Domaine de Marcoux

Facts

Producer
Domaine de Marcoux · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%)
Classification
Cotes du Rhone AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak; biodynamic
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 15-22 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
1992
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Domaine de Marcoux Cotes du Rhone

What does Domaine de Marcoux Cotes du Rhone taste like?

On the nose, fresh cherry, dried herbs, lavender, light mineral, red flowers. On the palate, red fruit, soft tannins, herb, silky texture, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Biodynamic Cotes du Rhone from Marcoux; the estate's characteristic aromatic precision and silky texture in an everyday-drinking format.

When should I drink Domaine de Marcoux Cotes du Rhone?

Drink 1-5 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 Cotes du Rhone?

Grilled lamb brochettes is the canonical pairing; Ratatouille is the other strong match. Silky, herb-accented Grenache is an ideal match for grilled lamb skewers.

What grapes are in Domaine de Marcoux Cotes du Rhone?

The blend is Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.

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