Château de la Mar - Roussette de Savoie Marestel Le Golliat 2018

Name: Château de la Mar - Roussette de Savoie Marestel Le Golliat 2018
Brand: Château de la Mar
Rating: 3.6 (7 reviews)

Roussette de Savoie Marestel|White wine

Savoie

White

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3.6/5 (7 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

(2016 vintage notes)

dogfish

traditional

"A slice of terroir

Expressive notes of white flowers and pear, underlined by fine hints of toasted almonds. Equally aromatic, the palate is warm and fruity, finishing with a welcome hint of bitterness. Sublime in any season!

Features

Estate

Château de la Mar

Cuvée

Golliat

Vintage

2018

Designation

Roussette de Savoie Marestel

Region

Savoie

Grape varieties

100% Altesse, vignes âgées de 10 ans

Terroirs

Kimmeridgian marl-limestone scree terraces on the slopes of Mont de la Charvaz

Viticulture

Partially grassed and managed using integrated pest management.

Harvest

Manual at maturity

Winemaking

Slow whole-grape pressing, light settling, alcoholic fermentation in vats at 18°c.

Breeding

On lees in stainless steel tanks for one year

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Glossy appearance, deep color with a light straw hue and green-gold highlights

Nose

Flowery, candied notes combined with aromas of pear and roasted almonds.

Mouth

Powerful, warm and suave on the palate

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2028

Guard

6 years and over

Food and wine pairing

A perfect accompaniment to snacked scallops, pan-fried salmon with parsley, or herb-crusted poultry fillet.

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 14.5/20 (Vintage 2016) (Good wine)

Domaine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))

About the domain :

On the Jongieux terroir, Château de la Mar stands out silhouetted against the folds of the hills. This former 13th-century fortified house once belonged to the Count of Mareste, who gave his name to the precious Marestel cru. In 2009, the property was taken over by Jean-Paul Richard, a businessman and entrepreneur, who returned to running the vineyard; since 2013, he has added a hospitality business with five guest rooms. This specialist in roussette (of the 6.5 hectares of vineyards, 5 are cru Marestel) offers several parcel-based gourmet cuvées that reach a crescendo in amplitude on the palate, buoyed by rich maturity and a generous profile. A special mention for the new pinot noir cuvée, this year's pleasant surprise!

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2019 guide) 1*Star (2016 vintage) (Very successful wine)

Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)

About the domain :

Jean-Paul Richard bought this splendid 13th-century building, which was falling into ruin at the foot of the Marestel hillside, in 2009 and renovated it until 2013. It was once the property of Count Humbert de Mareste, the famous crusader who brought back the first plants of the Altesse grape variety from Cyprus. He runs his 7-hectare vineyard biodynamically (not certified) and entrusts the vinification to Olivier Turlais, the region's renowned oenologist.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.6/5

out of 7 reviews