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Domaine Franco-Chinois

Domaine Franco-Chinois Reserve Marselan 2013

Domaine Franco-Chinois Reserve Marselan 2013

Character: Full-bodied

Varietal: Marselan

ABV: 14.5%

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100% Marselan

 

After hand-picking, the wine undergoes fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks before being aged for over 16 months in French oak barrels. This extended oak maturation enhances the wine’s texture, integrating the tannins while imparting nuances of spice and smokiness.


Tasting notes

A deep ruby colour leads to aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a touch of black pepper and liquorice. The full-bodied palate is rich with dark fruit flavours', complemented by earthy undertones and smooth, velvety tannins. Oak aging adds a subtle smokiness, and the finish is long. 

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About this wine/region/producer

Most of China’s vineyards lie just north of the Yangtze river. Around 80 per cent of China’s wine growers overall are dedicated to bordeaux-style red wines, and cabernet sauvignon is the predominant grape (China has the largest planting area of cabernet sauvignon vines in the world). You’ll also find pinot noir, muscat hamburg, and grape crossbreeds – made when growers deliberately cross two grape species – such as marselan, a blend of cabernet sauvignon and grenache.