Taste Profile
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BODY: Full
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%):
Winemaking
Origin: Ningxia, China
Grape Varietals:
Marselan
Winemaking:
Maturation:
Awards:
Serving
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
,
BODY: Full
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%):
Origin: Ningxia, China
Grape Varietals:
Marselan
Winemaking:
Maturation:
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Domaine Franco-Chinois Reserva Marselan 2012 is a captivating wine that showcases the fruitful collaboration between French and Chinese winemakers. With a focus on the unique Marselan grape variety, this wine represents the harmonious blend of two distinct winemaking traditions and terroirs.
Grape Varietals & Region: Domaine Franco-Chinois Reserva Marselan is crafted from the Marselan grape, a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. The vineyards are in Huailai, a cooler climate sub-region of Hebei, China.
Taste Profile: This wine presents a bold and expressive taste profile that captivates the palate. On the nose, it exudes enticing aromas of dark berries, black cherries, and hints of spices, enticing you to take the first sip. Deep ruby color, perfumed aromas of black fruit with a hint of violet, delivering lots of melted, graceful tannins and a bright, succulent finish. Complex and beautiful.
Winemaking Process: Domaine Franco-Chinois Reserva Marselan undergoes meticulous winemaking techniques that highlight the unique characteristics of the Marselan grape and the terroirs it comes from. 5 days cold maceration; 15 days thermal-controlled fermentation and extraction in stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. The juice undergoes maturation in French oak barrels for over 16 months, resulting in a full-bodied, harmonious profile with smooth, refined tannins and a lasting finish. Domaine Franco-Chinois Marselan demonstrates exceptional aging potential
Domaine Franco-Chinois is a collaborative project between passionate winemakers from France and China who share a deep respect for winemaking traditions and a commitment to producing exceptional wines. Their dedication and expertise shine through in every bottle, with Domaine Franco-Chinois Reserva Marselan 2012 showcasing the culmination of their joint efforts.
Powerful modern reds with the ability to age. They tend to be very intense, with ripe fruit, firm tannins & drinkability either young or cellared.
They often have notes of forest floor, blackcurrant, mint & eucalyptus
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