Chateau Marsau Francs Cotes de Bdx 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau Marsau
Label Name:
 
Francs Cotes de Bdx
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux (Right Bank, Bordeaux).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Merlot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93/100; Jancis Robinson 16+/20; Wine Spectator ~90/100

Tasting Note
Bright redcurrant and black cherry with plum, subtle cedar, chalky mineral and savory earth. Medium–full-bodied with silky, medium-round tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck confit, beef stew, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi/Korean BBQ, savory mushroom stir‑fry.

Production Method
Destemmed Merlot fermented in stainless steel with soft extraction; matured ~12 months in oak (c.30% new in typical élevage though 2017 reports minimal new oak).

Vineyard Info
13.6 ha estate on clay soils in Côtes de Francs; owned by Anne‑Laurence and Matthieu Chadronnier since 2017; converted to organic farming from 2018 (certified later). Merlot dominates plantings.