Chateau la Marzelle label

Chateau la Marzelle 2013

Red Wine

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Item# 1547-13

Ageing

Aged 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, according to the vintage.

Background

In the 18th century, the La Marzelle estate belonged to the Largeteau family. The family had acquired the domaine from the Religieux de Faises, lords of extensive fiefdoms including the old abbey in nearby Artigues de Lussac. In 1821, the name La Marzelle appeared on the Belleyme map.In 1925, the reference "premier cru classe" first appeared on the bottle. Although the official Saint-Emilion classification did not yet exist, this attests to the reputation of this wine and therefore of the chaateau in this period. 1954 saw the first Saint-Emilion classification and La Marzelle was counted amongst the elite of Saint-Emilion. In 1998, the Sioen family purchased the La Marzelle château and its 13 hectares of Grand Cru Classe vineyards. In 2002, Chaateau La Marzelle joined the Creeation du Cercle Rive Droite, an association aiming to promote the wines of the various rightbank appellations of Bordeaux. In 2003, Chateau La Marzelle expanded with the purchase of 4 hectares of land from its immediate neighbour. These Saint-Emilion Grand Cru vines needed to be vinified in new cellars. 4 wooden vats were purchased for this purpose. In 2012, Chateau La Marzelle and its 17 hectares were certified in the new Classification of Saint-Emilion Wines.

Tasting notes

Deep, dense and intense, with non-stop waves of licorice, dark red fruits, cocoa and coffee bean. The wine is round, fleshy, fresh and the lift in all the sweet fruits on the palate make this all come together perfectly.

Vinification

Vinification by parcel in small stainless steel vats. Pre-fermentation maceration. Maceration period: 21-30 days, depending on each tank and daily tastings.