CHAUME-ARNAUD, MARSELAN
Vin de Pays de Méditerrannée
Certified Biodynamic
Domaine Chaume-Arnaud is biodynamically managed and comprises of 38 ha of vineyards planted on slopes and terraces around the picturesque villages of Vinsobres and Saint-Maurice, near Nyons.
The altitude, between 200 to 450m, and the cool wind from the nearby Alps (the Pontias) keep the temperature lower than the neighbouring villages and contribute to the natural freshness and complexity of the wines.
In the early eighties, Valérie took over the estate from her father, who was a figure in the area, having set up the first cooperative in Saint-Maurice. But Valérie was not interested in selling her grapes in bulk so, very soon after; she started to bottle her own wine. She was joined by her husband Philippe in 1987 and together, they have built one of the most reliable Domaine in the region, their passion, attention to details and natural methods of viticulture result in wines with great purity, tension and freshness.
The Marselan is a cépage created in 1961; it is a cross between Grenache and Cabernet. Grown on the calcareous soils of Saint-Maurice it produce a concentrated, medium-bodied wine with dark plum and small berries flavours. The round
palate shows ripe red cherry, creamy strawberry with meaty hints and it finishes with a bright acidity.
