Marselan Grape ?
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:58 pm
A friend came by yesterday with a bottle of wine made from a grape (Marselan) that I had not drunk before. I understand it’s a hybrid made from crossing Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache back in 1961 with label approval in USA around 2006 or 2007. This bottle was from Domaine de Couron located in Coteaux de L’Ardeche.
The color was dark purple and aromas of blackberry and other dark fruits. In the mouth it was big and soft with low tannins. I must say that if it had been served blind I would never guessed anything to do with Cabernet or Grenache. I might have guessed a Languedoc or southern Rhone with Syrah and Carrignan.
Has anyone else had experience with this grape?
Gary
The color was dark purple and aromas of blackberry and other dark fruits. In the mouth it was big and soft with low tannins. I must say that if it had been served blind I would never guessed anything to do with Cabernet or Grenache. I might have guessed a Languedoc or southern Rhone with Syrah and Carrignan.
Has anyone else had experience with this grape?
Gary