The Réserve de Marande is a seductive and generous wine. We tasted this Cab Merlot and knew we had a spot for it in the cellar, it was so good! Turns out, that spot is where we house our featured Wine of the Month and Marandes captured the crown quite handily with its easy drinking style, incredible value and overall quality-- this is the real deal!
This Bordeaux blend completely overdelivers with floral and fruit aromas that draw you in. The rich, dark fruit flavors and silky tannins cascading across the palate are so pleasing. The finish is surprisingly long and the freshness beckons you back for more.
Some of the greatest values come from the south of France where the Languedon-Roussillon region benefits from the Mediterranean climate. With its coastline bordering the area on the South, it brings hot and dry summers after the rainy winters, favoring a perfect maturity of the grapes. Its proximity to the mountains helps reduce the overnight temperature keeping the grapes fresh and packed with fruity aromas.
The Réserve de Marande wines have been crafted by Philippe Lebrun, a key figure who has participated in the renewed success of Southern French wines. He studied winemaking and oenology in the heart of the Burgundy wine region, where he learned the importance of the terroir and its strong influence on the wine.
Bringing his experience and know-how to craft genuine wines, Philippe succeeded in improving quality and taste, thanks to a rigorous selection in the vineyards and a perfect control of the winemaking process. Vintage after vintage, he continuously strives to create tremendous wines, with passion and dedication.
The nose leads with forward fruits, currant, plum and blackberry, while intriguing elements of midnight garden and wood spice meander in the background. The fruits continue on the palate, bright, forward, ripe cherries and berries, while light tannins and gentle acidity keep the wine light on its feet and on our palate.The beautiful finish resolves with a touch of vanilla on top of the mixed berries and cherries, mocha and baking spice. Enjoy on its own or pair with charcuterie, grilled meats, pizza, lasagna, lamb and more!
This Bordeaux blend completely overdelivers with floral and fruit aromas that draw you in. The rich, dark fruit flavors and silky tannins cascading across the palate are so pleasing. The finish is surprisingly long and the freshness beckons you back for more.
Some of the greatest values come from the south of France where the Languedon-Roussillon region benefits from the Mediterranean climate. With its coastline bordering the area on the South, it brings hot and dry summers after the rainy winters, favoring a perfect maturity of the grapes. Its proximity to the mountains helps reduce the overnight temperature keeping the grapes fresh and packed with fruity aromas.
The Réserve de Marande wines have been crafted by Philippe Lebrun, a key figure who has participated in the renewed success of Southern French wines. He studied winemaking and oenology in the heart of the Burgundy wine region, where he learned the importance of the terroir and its strong influence on the wine.
Bringing his experience and know-how to craft genuine wines, Philippe succeeded in improving quality and taste, thanks to a rigorous selection in the vineyards and a perfect control of the winemaking process. Vintage after vintage, he continuously strives to create tremendous wines, with passion and dedication.
The nose leads with forward fruits, currant, plum and blackberry, while intriguing elements of midnight garden and wood spice meander in the background. The fruits continue on the palate, bright, forward, ripe cherries and berries, while light tannins and gentle acidity keep the wine light on its feet and on our palate.The beautiful finish resolves with a touch of vanilla on top of the mixed berries and cherries, mocha and baking spice. Enjoy on its own or pair with charcuterie, grilled meats, pizza, lasagna, lamb and more!
