Wines made from Marselan grapes of Languedoc-Roussillon
Discover the best wines made with Marselan as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc-Roussillon.
More informations about the variety Marselan
Supple, fruity reds with a deep robe and melted tannins, featuring aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, violet, soft spices and garrigue notes. Good consistency and short-to-medium ageing capacity. Made in blends and as a single variety in Languedoc-Roussillon (IGP Pays d'Oc) and exported massively to China where it has become an emblematic quality signature. Also in Brazil and Argentina. A Cabernet Sauvignon × Grenache cross created in 1961 by Paul Truel in Montpellier.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
What are the typical flavors of the Marselan grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Marselan
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Marselan
- OakPresent in 1% of Marselan
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Marselan
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Marselan
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Marselan
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Marselan