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Key regions
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Synonyms
Marselan is a red grape variety, with its roots in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cherry and cassis.
It is planted most seriously in Languedoc, Provence, Shanxi and Catalonia.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm, mediterranean.
It blends readily with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan.
On other labels it goes by Marselan.
At the table it suits roasted shoulder of lamb with garlic and rosemary, pork and black bean stew (feijoada) and lightly spiced vegetable and lentil stew.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Grenache
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Syrah
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Mourvèdre
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Carignan
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Grenache
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Read →Food pairings.
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Roasted shoulder of lamb with garlic and rosemary
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Pork and black bean stew (feijoada)
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Lightly spiced vegetable and lentil stew
Also labelled.
Marselan.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodega Garzon Reserva Marselan, Maldonado, Uruguay
- Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Marselan, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- Campos de Solana Marselan, Tarija, Bolivia
- Casa Perini Vitis Marselan, Vale Trentino, Brazil
- Cosmic Vinyaters Passio, Penedes, Spain
- Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot Les Combettes, IGP Pays d'Herault Cotes du Brian, France
- Domaine Franco Chinois Reserve Marselan, Hebei, China
- Domaine Pu Shang 'Tianshi' Marselan, Ningxia, China
Marselan: common questions
01.What does Marselan taste like?+
Marselan tastes of cherry and cassis. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Marselan from?+
Marselan originates in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
03.Where is Marselan grown?+
The key regions for Marselan are Languedoc, Provence, Shanxi and Catalonia.
04.What food pairs with Marselan?+
Pour it with roasted shoulder of lamb with garlic and rosemary, pork and black bean stew (feijoada) and lightly spiced vegetable and lentil stew.
05.What else is Marselan called?+
Marselan is also labelled Marselan.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.