Château de la Mar - Roussette de Savoie Marestel Le Golliat 2018
1*Étoile
Hachette
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"A piece of the land"
Expressive notes of white flowers and pear underscored by subtle hints of toasted almonds. Equally aromatic, the palate is fruity and warm, finishing with a welcome hint of bitterness. Sublime in all seasons!
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Eye
Brilliant appearance, deep color with a light straw hue, green and golden highlights
Nose
Floral and candied notes combined with aromas of pear and toasted almonds
Mouth
A powerful and warm palate with a smooth character
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Guard
6 years or older
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with seared scallops, a pan-fried salmon steak with parsley, or a chicken fillet in a herb crust.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 14.5/20 (2016 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
In the Jongieux region, the Château de la Mar stands out against the rolling hills. It is a former 13th-century fortified house that 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; since 2013, he has added a guesthouse with five rooms. This specialist in Roussette (5 of the 6.5 hectares of vineyards are planted with Marestel grapes) produces several single-vineyard wines for fine dining, which build in intensity on the palate, carried by rich maturity 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) (Very successful wine)
Rated estate Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Jean-Paul Richard purchased this splendid 13th-century building in 2009 and renovated it until 2013. It was falling into ruin at the foot of the Marestel hillside, formerly owned by Count Humbert de Mareste, a famous crusader who brought the first Altesse grapevines back 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.