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DOMAINE MARÉCHAL, A FAMILY AFFAIR<br />
DOMAINE MARÉCHAL’S WINES GO DOWN VERY WELL WITH FOOD<br />
DOMAINE JEAN-FRANÇOIS MARÉCHAL:<br />
WHERE ALTESSE REIGNS SUPREME<br />
The story of Domaine Maréchal reads like a captivating epic of winegrowing across<br />
mountain hillsides. It began in 1989 with just three hectares, but through hard<br />
work, determination and passion, the vineyards have now been extended to a<br />
dozen or so hectares. Environmentally-friendly vineyard management techniques<br />
are part of an unwavering commitment and include grass cover with sustainable<br />
plant protection and heritage and landscape conservation. The ethos is very much<br />
about building up a winegrowing legacy that reflects a genuine attachment to the<br />
land. “Even though volumes are low, Roussette de Savoie reigns supreme”, believes<br />
Jean-François Maréchal. “It is a top quality grape that every winegrower crafts as<br />
their regional flagship with absolute freshness that you don’t find in other appellations”.<br />
Altesse de Beauregard is pure and elegant and leaves a lasting impression<br />
on the senses with its invigorating yet fairly plump palate, welcome intensity and<br />
a chiselled mineral note. “Often the palate delivers a measure of fullness with ripe<br />
fruit and a minerality that goes down very well with food”, adds Nathalie Maréchal.<br />
“The reputation of Savoy wines is growing rapidly. The wines can be found in the<br />
top gastronomic restaurants across France and in export markets too. For us, this<br />
means markets in the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe”.<br />
CAVE DES VINS FINS DE CRUET: A FOCUS ON QUALITY<br />
At the outbreak of the Second World War, winegrowers in three villages in the<br />
Combe de Savoie laid the foundations for what would become an extraordinary<br />
76 SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE