Wines made from Marselan grapes of Pays d'Oc
Discover the best wines made with Marselan as a single variety or as a blend of Pays d'Oc.
More informations about the variety Marselan
Marselan noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and small grapes. Marselan noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Vin de Pays
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Marselan grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Marselan
- OakPresent in 16% of Marselan
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Marselan
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Marselan
- EarthPresent in 8% of Marselan
- BlackberryPresent in 7% of Marselan
- CherryPresent in 6% of Marselan
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Marselan
- PlumPresent in 5% of Marselan
- Black currantPresent in 5% of Marselan
- RaspberryPresent in 4% of Marselan
- CheesePresent in 3% of Marselan
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Marselan
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Marselan
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Marselan
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Marselan
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Marselan
- PrunePresent in 2% of Marselan
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Marselan
- OakyPresent in 2% of Marselan
News about the grape variety Marselan
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