Château de la Mar - Roussette de Savoie Marestel Le Golliat 2018
1*Étoile
Hachette
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“A taste of the region”
Expressive notes of white flowers and pear, accented by subtle hints of toasted almonds. Just as aromatic on the palate, it is fruity and warm, finishing with a welcome touch of bitterness. Sublime in every season!
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Eye
Bright appearance, deep color with a light straw hue and green and golden highlights
Nose
Floral and candied notes combined with aromas of pear and toasted almonds
Palate
A full-bodied, warm flavor with a smooth character
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Guard
Ages 6 and up
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with seared scallops, a pan-seared salmon steak topped with parsley, or a chicken breast in a herb crust
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 14.5/20 (2016 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
In the Jongieux region, the Château de la Mar stands out against the undulating hillsides. It is a former 13th-century fortified house that once belonged to the Count of Mareste, who gave his name to the prized Marestel wine. In 2009, the property was taken over by Jean-Paul Richard, a businessman and entrepreneur, who revived the vineyard’s operations; since 2013, he has added a guesthouse with five rooms. This specialist in Roussette (of the 6.5 hectares of vineyards, 5 are Marestel) produces several gourmet single-vineyard cuvées that build in complexity on the palate, driven by rich ripeness and a generous profile. Special mention goes to the new Pinot Noir cuvée—the pleasant surprise of the year!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2019 guide) 1*Star (2016 vintage) (A very successful wine)
Rated Estate Award-winning Wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
In 2009, Jean-Paul Richard purchased this splendid 13th-century building—which was falling into ruin at the foot of the Marestel hillside—and renovated it through 2013. It was once owned by Count Humbert de Mareste, a famous crusader who brought back the first Altesse grapevines from Cyprus. He cultivates his 7-hectare vineyard using biodynamic methods (uncertified) and entrusts the winemaking to Olivier Turlais, a renowned oenologist in the region.
Customer rating
3.6/5
based on 7 reviews
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