Marechal Foch is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Loire, France.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark berries, earth, jam and smokiness.
The regions that matter for it are Nova Scotia, Quebec, New York and Minnesota.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cold climate.
Watch for the synonyms: Foch and Kuhlmann 188-2.
At the table it suits tuna niçoise, jambalaya and roasted beetroot and broccoli salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Foch, Kuhlmann 188-2.
Bottles to look for.
- Airlie Marechal Foch, Willamette Valley, USA
- Alderlea Vineyards Clarinet, Vancouver Island, Canada
- Atwater Estate Vineyards Stone Bridge Red, Finger Lakes, USA
- Cedar Creek Winery 'Cedarburg Spice', Wisconsin, USA
- Cedar Creek Winery Port Rose, Wisconsin, USA
- Edge of the Earth Winery Marechal Foch, California, USA
- Haunting Whisper Vineyards Marechal Foch, New Hampshire, USA
- Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery St. Francis Port, Kansas, USA
Marechal Foch: common questions
01.What does Marechal Foch taste like?+
02.Where is Marechal Foch from?+
03.Where is Marechal Foch grown?+
04.What food pairs with Marechal Foch?+
05.What else is Marechal Foch called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.