Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot, Combettes, Languedoc

100% Marselan (cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, since 1961) from young vines (~5yrs) in fine limestone clay soil, cared for according to “lutte raisonée” principles. Manual harvest. Total de-stemming (Burgundian style). Fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Aged in barrels. 14.5% Abv. Background: Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot, two winegrowers in Burgundy for over 20 years, have combined their expertise to make wines in Cazelles, in the Minervois since 2006. A(ccuray)=2: Ink-dark purple. Intense, spicy varietal. …