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Domaine de Marcoux
Domaine de Marcoux is a wine produce located in the noteworthy French wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The roots of the estate date back to the year 1000 which is before the appellation got its name, making the owners of Domaine de Marcoux one of the oldest families in Southern Rhone. Winemaking did not begin for the family until the late 1900s, and they released their first vintage in 1989. The domaine produces three red Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines and two white Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines as well as wines from Cotes du Rhone and Lirac, and pride themselves on their old vines and biodynamic farming methods.
Tasting Notes
- WA95
- Even more impressive and mostly likely one of the top 10-12 wines in the vintage, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is an up-front, sexy and perfumed blend of close to 100% Grenache. Possessing notions of kirsch liqueur, raspberry, creamy licorice and crushed flowers, it is full-bodied, nicely concentrated and has an overall hedonistic, seamless profile that`s hard to resist. I don`t think it will make old bones though, and it should be at its best during its first 10-12 years of life. Don`t let that deter you though as this is one delicious thrill ride of Grenache. Drink now-2023.
- WS94
- A bright, racy style, this has a bold cassis and cherry paste core backed by mouthwatering anise, apple wood and fruitcake notes. The vibrant finish offers sleek acidity and a buried iron accent. Remarkably pure, showing grip at the very end. This…
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