MARRENON, Les Essentiels, Les Belles Echappées, Le Fleuve Roi, Côtes du Rhône 2024

The Rhône is described as the "king of rivers", so many different facets of its personality can be seen along its 812 kilometres, from its source in the Rhône glacier in Switzerland, at an altitude of 2,250 metres, to the delta in the Camargue where it flows into the sea.

Presentation

The "Les Belles Echappées" range reveals other expressions by exploring other terroirs with character in addition to our historic appellations.
These prestigious appellations have been shaped and matured while retaining the hallmarks of our wines: elegance, richness and delicate tannins.

Terroir

Soils vary considerably, but stony soils are the most common. Exposures vary, but a common feature is the frequency of the north wind, the Mistral, which regularly sweeps through the vineyards, having a very beneficial effect on sunshine and the health of the grapes.

Winemaking

Traditional vinification using destemmed grapes. Extractions are very gentle and maceration lasts between 15 and 21 days.

Ageing

Aged in vats on fine lees.

Varietals

Grenache noir
Syrah

Specifications

Winegrowing label : Agriculture conventionnelle
Ingredients & nutrition ›

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Serving

Serve at 14°C.

Ageing potential

3 to 5 years, 5 to 10 years

Tasting

The Syrah expresses itself more strongly, making the Grenache aromas more complex. The wine is generous, thanks more to the substance than to the alcoholic strength, and of course the tannins are in keeping with the Marrenon style: a coating that serves the power of the palate, an impression of granulosity without harshness. We have a soft spot for the Rive Droite where the Syrah is well developed, and where the fruity characters express nuances more marked by freshness than by jammy aspects. Spicy notes (camphor) on the nose. The palate is marked by notes of overripe red fruit coulis, with relief. A complex, crisp wine with an original expression.

Food pairings

This red wine is the perfect accompaniment to lamb stew, chicken tajine with figs or a charcuterie and cheese board.