The 2015 Château La Marzelle is a high-quality wine, offering an elegant and refined tasting experience. With its harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, it represents the excellence of Saint-Émilion Grand Crus. This vintage is an ideal choice for Bordeaux lovers seeking a sophisticated and well-balanced wine with impressive aging potential.
2015 Château La Marzelle
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The 2015 Château La Marzelle is a high-quality wine, offering an elegant and refined tasting experience. With its harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, it represents the excellence of Saint-Émilion Grand Crus. This vintage is an ideal choice for Bordeaux lovers seeking a sophisticated and well-balanced wine with impressive aging potential.
Wine Estate: Château La Marzelle
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Region: Saint-Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Color: Red
Format: 0.75 L bottle
Rating: 93 by Jeff Leve
Description
The 2015 Château La Marzelle is a high-quality wine from the prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, renowned for producing elegant and structured wines. The 2015 vintage exemplifies excellent craftsmanship, resulting in a wine that is both balanced and complex. As a Grand Cru Classé, it benefits from an exceptional terroir and meticulous winemaking.
Blend
The 2015 Château La Marzelle is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure, intensity, and aromas of blackcurrant and green pepper. Cabernet Franc adds floral and spicy notes, enhancing the complexity of the wine, while Merlot contributes roundness, softness, and ripe red fruit flavors.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The wine has a deep, bright red color with purple highlights, indicating concentration and aging potential.
Nose: The nose is rich and complex, with ripe dark fruit aromas such as blackberry, black cherry, and cassis. There are also notes of violet, black pepper, cedar, and tobacco. Subtle hints of dark chocolate and vanilla from barrel aging add further complexity.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is perfectly balanced, combining richness with freshness. The silky, well-integrated tannins offer a velvety texture. Dark fruit flavors are complemented by hints of licorice, chocolate, coffee, and sweet spices. The finish is long and persistent, with refreshing acidity that brings elegance to the wine.
Aging Potential
The 2015 Château La Marzelle has excellent aging potential. While it is already enjoyable, it will continue to evolve and gain complexity over the next 10 to 15 years. With time, it will develop even more nuanced aromas and increased depth.
Food Pairings
This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. It is an excellent companion to roasted or grilled red meats such as ribeye steak, beef fillet, or lamb rack. It also pairs well with saucy dishes, game, and aged cheeses like Comté or Roquefort. Mushroom, truffle-based dishes, or roasted vegetables will enhance the wine’s complexity.
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