by Richard Fadeley OLD » Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:18 pm
When I was last in the Rhone (2007) there was a lot of talk about a new [i]cepage[i] called Marcelan. It is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. The examples I had were quite good (varietal wine and a blend with Syrah). We had a shot discussion about the grape here a few years ago but have heard no more since. The vines were young and there was much hope for the future. I did hear that the grape has achieved "Vin de Pays" status in the Rhone, one step closer to being allowed into the various blends. Anybody have anything to report?
Richard Fadeley, CWS
aka Webwineman
