COTES DU RHÔNE - 100% MARSANNE - A DISCOVERY OF THIS GRAPE VARIETY ALL IN COMPLEXITY
Presentation
Presentation
Since 2006, the Quiot Family, charmed by the Dentelles de Montmirail and its products of character, owns the Château du Trignon in order to perpetuate it, while expanding it by 10 ha of Vacqueyras and few hectares of Beaume-de-Venise.
"Respectful of achievement but rich of our wine-maker knowledge, we have adopted this land whose singularity fits in with all our others properties, in the same line of tradition, quality and adaptation."
"Respectful of achievement but rich of our wine-maker knowledge, we have adopted this land whose singularity fits in with all our others properties, in the same line of tradition, quality and adaptation."
Location
The Rhône Valley has always been a privileged passage between the Mediterranean world and northern or Atlantic Europe. The very fruitful archaeological research carried out in the region, combined with historical studies, establish the Côtes du Rhône as one of the first wine-growing regions in the world. From 125 BC, the Romans planted vines and built low walls protecting the terraces. They make this region one of the most beautiful in Narbonne Gaul. This notoriety will increase over the centuries and will take shape in 1937 with the consecration of the CDO - Controlled Designation of Origin - Côtes du Rhône.
For white wines, 80% of the grape varieties are represented by Grenache blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier. Thanks to the blend of these different grape varieties, they combine aromas and freshness.
At Château du Trignon, we have chosen not to blend our grape varieties and to produce 3 x 100% ROUSSANNE, 100% MARSANNE and 100% VIOGNIER, in order to allow everyone to discover the qualities of each of these grape varieties.
For white wines, 80% of the grape varieties are represented by Grenache blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier. Thanks to the blend of these different grape varieties, they combine aromas and freshness.
At Château du Trignon, we have chosen not to blend our grape varieties and to produce 3 x 100% ROUSSANNE, 100% MARSANNE and 100% VIOGNIER, in order to allow everyone to discover the qualities of each of these grape varieties.
Terroir
Our Marsannes are located in the town of Sablet and Plan de Dieu, planted on soils combining pebbles and sands.
In the vineyard
Very vigorous and generous grape variety, it reaches maturity from September 15th. Rustic, it is located on infertile hillside land. It thrives on hot, stony soils. It gives powerful wines of medium acidity. Its floral and nutty aromas develop particularly with aging.
Winemaking
Double racking. Partly wood vinification (about 20%).
Varietal
Marsanne - 马尔萨讷
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12.5 % vol.
Advice
Serving
Drink chilled. Even if we recommend drinking this wine when it is young, the Marsanne allows the development of good aging potential wine.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Acacia, beeswax, quince, almond, honey and white peach aromas. If you let it age, it will take notes of hazelnut, almond...
Food pairings
To drink during the year, pair with salad or goat cheese.
Recipes
MEAT CROQUETTES AND ASPARAGUS
To realise the meat croquettes, you will need : sausage meat, sliced onion, black olives, sliced bread, aromatic herbs and spices of your choice. For those who like sweet and sour, you can add some dried apricot. Mix everything together, make the croquettes and cook in the oven for 40 minutes at 200-220°C. You can put the croquettes in muffin baking pan. To accompany the asparagus, we have made a sauce with cottage cheese, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Learn more ›
VELVET CAULIFLOWER; BACON AND POCHED EGG
We will need a cauliflower, bacons, 2 or 3 potatoes, eggs, butter, vegetable broth and some spices.
Peel and cut the vegetables into pieces and put them in a casserole dish with a knob of butter. Cover half of the vegetables with water, add the broth and cook for 35 minutes. Mix it all. Meanwhile, boil the egg for 6 minutes and cook the bacons in a pan. Pour the soup into a deep plate, sprinkle with bacon and add the poched egg. You can serve this dish with garlic bread. Enjoy your meal ! Learn more ›
Reviews
" Trignon’s series of single-varietal Rhône whites always provides a fascinating study of grape varieties that are typically blended. This broad-shouldered, delicately nutty white highlights Marsanne’s rounded pear and quince flavors, with just a hint of spice and smoke. It is delicious young but should maintain peak well through 2026."
