The area used to be a Roman settlement with many ruins and archaeological sites. The Domaine de Couron label pays tribute this heritage by featuring a Roman coin that was discovered in one of their vineyards. Domaine de Couron farms. After harvest, the grapes get completely destemed before being fermented in concrete tanks.
This is because the Dorthes believe this approach better conveys the typicity of the grape and terroir of the vineyard. The winery produces around cases a year. Because of this growers began planting it in the Languedoc and Southern Rhone. Consequently, growers in the Terra Alta region of Catalunya began experimenting with the variety. Also, Argentina was cultivating acres as of with around 59 acres next door in Brazil.
Mid intensity nose. A mix of black fruit like cherries and currants as well as some herbal notes like mint and tomato leaf. With some air, a little Grenache-like smokiness emerges. The mix of juicy cherries and currants give this Domaine du Couron Marselan a lot of charm and adds to its food pairing potential.
On the palate, the black fruit certainly carries through. However, the medium plus acidity adds some red fruit like juicy cranberries to the mix. The herbal and smoke notes are still present but much more muted on the palate than on the nose. In their place is an intriguing tobacco note. This is something that I usually associate with Cabernet Sauvignon that has seen some time in oak. Medium tannins and medium body give good balance and structure. This Domaine du Couron Marselan charmed me considerable.
Most noteworthy, I enjoyed how I could pick up Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics in this wine. Perhaps even an earthier Spanish Garnacha. Email Address. The Grape Marselan grapes. Subscribe to Spitbucket New posts sent to your email! Getting Geeky with Domaine de Couron Marselan. Loading Comments Email Required Name Required Website.
