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Domaine Marcevol

Domaine Marcevol is a little known but doubtless up and coming Côtes du Roussillon estate. The domaine comprises 12 hectares in all, run on an organic ethos by onetime mathematician Pascal Verhaeghe, better known for his involvement with one of the most successful of all Cahors property at Château du Cédre. Pascal purchased Domaine Marcevol as recently as March 2000.

The vineyards include a 5 hectare plot on schistous soils, whereas others are a mix of granite and schist. The grand vin, Domaine Marcevol Côtes du Roussillon, is a blend of 40% Carignan, 40% Grenache and just 20% Syrah. There is also a prestige bottling, instigated in 2001. There is also Can Felix, an intriguing white wine made from Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris and bottled as Vin de Pays Catalan. (31/1/05)

Contact details:
Address: 66320 Arboussols
Telephone: +33 (0) 4 68 05 74 34
Fax: +33 (0) 4 68 05 74 34

Domaine Marcevol - Tasting Notes

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Predal-Verhaeghe 'Can Felix' Vin de Pays Catalan 2001: A good colour here, a rich straw-gold. On the nose, there are pine kernels and citrus fruits, with aromatic notes of honeysuckle and acacia. A lovely weight on the palate, combined with a rich texture, makes quite an impression. A healthy 14.5% alcohol helps as well! This is balanced by a wealth of refreshing, slightly perfumed, acidic stone fruit. Delicious, savoury stuff. From a Vin de Pays tasting. 16.5/20 (December 2003)

Domaine Marcevol Côtes du Roussillon 2001: A dark, red-black hue. Herby, sweet and spicy notes on the nose, rich with aromas of black cherries and sweltering garrigue. On the palate there is very good concentration, and a pretty decent balance of components, with a soft, round, slightly plump texture sits with some grippy background tannins and acidity. It could do with showing a little more backbone, especially through the midpalate which is a bit flabby, but there are some good tannins in the finish to compensate. Decent length too. I like it. 16.5/20 (January 2005)