The Marselan grape, a black variety bred in 1961 by the INRA of Marselan through a cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, is renowned for its small berries and low juice yields. It yields wines of remarkable complexity, intense color, and enticing aromas, ranging from cocoa and smoke to spices, blackcurrant, raspberry, redcurrant, blackberry, jammy fruits, black olives, prunes, and liquorice, characterized by soft, harmonious tannins, ample body, length, and excellent ageing potential.

The Marselan thrives on fine clay-limestone soils, with vines aged 5 years, meticulously harvested by hand and de-stemmed in the esteemed Burgundian tradition, followed by ageing in 100% oak barrels. This results in a wine of profound depth and intensity, boasting a deep red hue, destined to captivate discerning palates with its complexity and finesse.

IGP Côtes du Brian "Les Combettes"

APPELLATION

IGP Côte du Brian

PRODUCTION

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GRAPE VARIETY

100% Marselan

ÂGE OF THE VINE

Minimum of 5 years old

SOIL

Sand, clay-limestone soil

SIZE

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VITICULTURE

Sustainable

VINEYARD’S ORIENTATION

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Domaine Anne Gros’s others cuvées

Domaine Anne Gros &

Jean Paul Tollot

Minervois

Renowned Burgundian winemaker Anne Gros, along with her husband Jean-Paul Tollot, embarked on a Languedoc adventure in 2007, acquiring vineyards on clay-limestone and sandstone soils in Cazelles, at the crossroads of Minervois and Saint-Chinian appellations. 

Their inaugural vintage in 2008 marked the beginning of a journey that swiftly positioned their estate as a major player in Minervois. 

Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot's collaboration brings forth a unique approach, blending their expertise with the terroirs of Languedoc, particularly in the Causse region of Minervois.  

With a meticulous focus on vineyard cultivation and grape sensitivity, they craft exceptional cuvées that showcase the distinctiveness of each terroir.

Their estate spans three distinct terroirs: Cote du Brian, Minervois, and Minervois Cazelles. Embracing varietals like Carignan, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, and Marselan, thriving in clay-limestone, marl, and sandstone soils, Gros and Tollot offer a portfolio boasting cuvées like 50/50, La Ciaude, and Les Combettes, each exuding character and finesse.