Chevanceau – Marselan, Chevanceau, Vin de France – 2023

PRODUCER NOTE:
Unpretentious, fruit-driven, Gallic in looks – hinting towards la Belle Époque and Gallic in taste, Chevanceau represents the very essence of French winemaking. Humble in origin, but certainly not modest in taste. A perfect aperitif in any decent brasserie – they are both simple, but with just enough body and structure to stand up to a hearty plate of ragout.

VINEYARD:
The Marselan grapes are sourced from carefully selected vineyards predominantly in the Pays d’Oc. The Pays d’Oc area has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, with the majority of rainfall occurring during the spring and autumn. Dry, continental winds from the north west bring cooling influences to the vineyards, which help to reduce disease pressure. This wind is interspersed with warm winds from the south, which bring moisture to the vines. Each vineyard site has its own terroir characteristics which add subtle complexity to the resulting wine.

WINEMAKING:
The Marselan grapes were carefully sorted to ensure ripe, healthy fruit was vinified. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel vats, to maintain the purity of fruit. This wine was made in an unoaked style to allow the varietal characteristics of the Marselan variety to shine through.

TASTING NOTE:
A characterful and beautifully textured Southern French Marselan, rich in brambly fruit, cassis and heady with the scent of garrigue.

GRAPE:
Marselan 100%.

COUNTRY:
France

REGION:
Languedoc

SUB-REGION:
Pays d’Oc