Wines made from Maréchal Foch grapes of Wisconsin Ledge
Discover the best wines made with Maréchal Foch as a single variety or as a blend of Wisconsin Ledge.
More informations about the variety Maréchal Foch
Deeply coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, supple tannins and fresh acidity, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, soft spice and earthy notes. Round palate; best young or short ageing. A very cold- and mildew-resistant interspecific variety, driving viticulture in northern regions: Canada (Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia) and the northeastern US. Hybrid created in 1911 by Eugène Kuhlmann in Alsace, named in honour of Marshal Foch.
More informations about the region of Wisconsin
Recent AVA (2012) on the Niagara Escarpment at Lake Michigan, glacial gravelly-sandy soils on limestone, lake moderating effect. Cold-hardy Franco-American hybrids: Frontenac and Maréchal Foch as supple reds with red fruits and spice. La Crescent, St. Pepin, Frontenac Gris and Itasca as crisp whites with citrus, green apple and mineral-calcareous hint.