Size: 750mL

Appellation: Saint-Emilion

2022, a warm, dry and great vintage, which confirms the climatic evolution.

The vintage starts however in the norm, with a budburst close to the average date and after a winter among the coldest of the last 10. The spring frost, fortunately earlier than the previous year, occurred in the first days of April, limiting the impact on the rest of the vintage. From May onwards, the sunny and dry trend of the vintage began, with temperatures that were constantly higher than normal until September.

The salutary rains of June allowed the vine to get through this summer of fire and to bring to maturity grapes of a rare richness. Our Biodynamic vine growing, through the application of herbal teas and preparations, allowed the vine to get through this particular period in a remarkable way.

The hydric deficit combined with the high temperatures, allowed to generate a very important tannic richness of the skins and a ripening of the grapes of a rare richness. These tannins in quantity benefited from the marked hydric constraints during ripening to refine rapidly and the pips matured very early.

The harvest, earlier than usual, began on 14 September and finished on 30 September. The vinification, gentle and respectful, in vats or in barrels, allows us to obtain powerful wines but characterised by a concern for balance and elegance expressing the aromatic fruit supported by the necessary tension. The wine is matured in new French oak barrels but also, to preserve the fruit, in terracotta jars.

2022 will be a great vintage, to be analysed closely as it could be the norm in the future. 

Grape varieties

80% Merlot - 15% Cabernet franc - 5% Cabernet sauvignon

Reviews:

94 James Suckling

“Fine wood spices, chocolate, paprika, plums and ripe, glossy berries on the nose. Ripe and dusty tannings caress the palate, giving a powdery mouthfeel. Integrated and long in the finish. From organically grown grapes. Hedonistic and already enjoyable but can hold.”

94+ Alexandre Ma

“Considering the proportion of sand in Château La Marzelle's soil, achieving such balance in the 2022 vintage is like performing a high-difficulty acrobatic feat at high altitude. I must tip my hat to the growing team an the winery for their composure and confidence in the face of the global warming challenge. In recent tears, Château La Marzelle has consistently maintained its gentle and delicate style, and every time I tast it, I can see the beautiful image of a "Tofu Xishi'. The fruit aroma in the 2022 vintage is mature and juicy. With light and long-lasting floral notes, an the palate is smooth and flowing. I strongly recommend every wine lover starts paying attention to this winery, as it will bring you unexpected taste experiences.”

94 Jeff Leve

“Espresso, smoke, and licorice crowd into the dark, red pit fruit perfume. The palate is round, lush, and polished, with a silky edge to ripe fruits on the backend.”

92-94 Antonio Galloni

“The 2022 La Marzelle is shaping up to be a jewel of wine.Bright and opulent, La Marzelle is a picture of the vintage. Red/purplish fruit, lavender rose petal, mint and a sweet spice note are ll dialed up. Bright saline notes linger on the sumptuous finish. Tasted two times”

91-93+ Jeb Dunnuck

“THe 2022 Château La Marzelle is another well-made, solid wine in the vintage. Red and black cherries, leather, dried herbs, and chocolate all emerge on the nose, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with ripe, supple tannins and beautiful purity of fruit. Tasted on three occasions, it will unquestionably offer pleasure and is well worth buying.”