Domaine de Marcoux: Châteauneuf and Lirac wine guide

In this article, you will find all the information and tasting notes for Domaine de Marcoux wines ! Enjoy your visit! Discover the wines in stock on our website:

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History of the domain :

For centuries, the family Armenier is part of the major wine producers in Châteauneuf-du-PapeThe proof lies in an archive dating from 1344, which states that their ancestors paid the tax. Over the centuries, this family of peasant winegrowers has preserved its stony vineyards. Elie Armenier took over the management of the estate in the 1950s, taking over the 15 hectares of Châteauneuf du Pape vines and marketing his wine to the wine merchants. His son Philippe joined him in 1975. Together, they created the Domain Marcoux and begins bottling. Thanks to its participation in the first Vinexpo In 1981, it strengthened its foreign clientele, which included New Zealanders, Asians, Koreans and Australians. These estate wines are exported at 75 % and the rest are sold in restaurants or by wine merchants. French prestige. In 1988, Sophie Armenier joined his family. In 1991, they switched to organic production, then to biodynamic agriculture. After Elie's death Armenier and the departure of son Philippe, Catherine Armenier joins his sister Sophie, who remains in sole charge of the estate. Together, the two sisters expanded the estate with 10 hectares of vines in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellations. Lirac. Sophie's son came to the estate in 2015 and looks after the vines. Thanks to the work of Catherine and Sophie. Visit is one of the world's best Châteauneuf du pape wine producers.

 

The great vintages of Domaine Marcoux :

In this article, we'll introduce you to some superb wines produced by the Domaine de Marcoux property. Most of these wines are in stock on our site. We are fortunate to have allocations each year from the estate. Keep up to date with latest arrivals from Domaine de Marcoux on the site. You can even create an email alert in your Comptoir des Millésimes customer account! This way, you'll be the first to know when Domaine de Marcoux wine arrivals. Here are the finest vintages:

 

• Domaine de Marcoux - Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes :

The blend is made up of Grenache 98 % at Charbonnière and 100 % at Esqueirons. It comes from vines planted in 1900 and gives off aromas of cola, raspberries and dried spices. Superb cocoa notes and well-balanced tannins on the palate. Full-bodied, without being heavy or exaggerated, just more so. machu that the normal for Châteauneuf and can age quite rapidly.

 

• Domaine Marcoux Châteauneuf du Pape red :

The blend is composed of 80 % Grenache, 10 % Mourvèdre7 % Syrah and 3 % of Cinsault. The percentage varies from year to year. This cuvée stands out for its remarkable fragrance of garrigue and spices. It represents complexity reachable only from grapes of this remarkable appellation. Tendrils of dried herbs entwine with raspberries and black cherries, accented by hints of Asian 5-spice powder. Delicately dusty, generous, but slowly structured, with a persistent, full-bodied finish. elegantWe recommend drinking it over the next decade.

 

• Domaine de Marcoux "La Lorentine"- Lirac :

• Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc :

It comes from the estate's only hectare of white grapes, planted at 80 % of Roussanne and 20 % of Bourboulenc. A third is fermented in demi-muids, while 2/3 is in stainless steel. The nose reveals notes of guava and pineapple, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, clean and crisp, with a fresh, zesty finish.

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