Chateau Marsau 2017

The generosity and structure of a great red wine from Francs Cotes de Bordeaux

The greatest terroirs are not always found in the most famous appellations, and Chateau Marsau is the perfect proof.

Set in a lush green landscape at one of the highest points of the Francs Cotes de Bordeaux appellation, east of Saint-Emilion, Chateau Marsauveille expands over a 13-hectare vineyard with a superb terroir.

In these deep soils of clay, only one grape flourishes perfectly and this is none other than Merlot, the Dark Lord of Bordeaux’s Right Bank.

The 2017 vintage is one that will surely be remembered. With the vineyard severely affected by episodes of frost at the end of April, Chateau Marsau saw its harvest drastically limited in quantity. However, the great wine of the property, Chateau Marsau 2017 highlights the extreme attention paid to the vine throughout the vegetative cycle, the intense precision of the technical teams out in the vineyard. Rigorous selection during the harvest allowed for only the best grapes to be included in this wine.

When tasted, the Chateau Marsau 2017 exudes a great aromatic freshness, highlighting the brightness of fruit. The palate already reveals a beautiful texture, and a tannic structure with a silky grain that continues into a long and fine finish. Straightforward and precise, yet marked by an identity of its own, the Chateau Marsau 2017 promises to be a success of its appellation.