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Levantine HillGlen Garvald Marsanne Roussanne 2019
Dry, Medium Bodied style of Marsanne Roussanne
Yarra Valley, Australia
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Dry, Medium Bodied style of Marsanne RoussanneYarra Valley, AustraliaThis inaugural Glen Garvald Marsanne Roussanne release represents the realisation of a 13-year long process of development from inspiration to ideation to actualization of a dream triggered by our winemaker working the 2006 vintage at the incomparable Domaine Jean-Louis Chave in the Hermitage appellation of France’s northern Rhône Valley. This family-owned and operated domaine has been producing blends of superlative and ethereal expression; with the highest regard from these perfectly matched varieties for centuries. Our single blocks of these varieties were planted in 2015 and delivered their first crop for the 2019 vintage.
Unfurling aromas of ginger, makrut lime leaf, vanilla custard, flint and fennel seed introduce the rich and viscous palate which has its length and persistence aided by the inherent subliminal bitterness of the Marsanne skins and tactile phenolics. Roussanne works as the perfect foil, harnessing and focusing the power of the Marsanne, adding definition across the palate and accentuates the finish. Flavour resounds and reverberates as a result.
Unfurling aromas of ginger, makrut lime leaf, vanilla custard, flint and fennel seed introduce the rich and viscous palate which has its length and persistence aided by the inherent subliminal bitterness of the Marsanne skins and tactile phenolics. Roussanne works as the perfect foil, harnessing and focusing the power of the Marsanne, adding definition across the palate and accentuates the finish. Flavour resounds and reverberates as a result.
This inaugural Glen Garvald Marsanne Roussanne release represents the realisation of a 13-year long process of development from inspiration to ideation to actualization of a dream triggered by our winemaker working the 2006 vintage at the incomparable Domaine Jean-Louis Chave in the Hermitage appellation of France’s northern Rhône Valley. This family-owned and operated domaine has been producing blends of superlative and ethereal expression; with the highest regard from these perfectly matched varieties for centuries. Our single blocks of these varieties were planted in 2015 and delivered their first crop for the 2019 vintage.
Unfurling aromas of ginger, makrut lime leaf, vanilla custard, flint and fennel seed introduce the rich and viscous palate which has its length and persistence aided by the inherent subliminal bitterness of the Marsanne skins and tactile phenolics. Roussanne works as the perfect foil, harnessing and focusing the power of the Marsanne, adding definition across the palate and accentuates the finish. Flavour resounds and reverberates as a result.
Unfurling aromas of ginger, makrut lime leaf, vanilla custard, flint and fennel seed introduce the rich and viscous palate which has its length and persistence aided by the inherent subliminal bitterness of the Marsanne skins and tactile phenolics. Roussanne works as the perfect foil, harnessing and focusing the power of the Marsanne, adding definition across the palate and accentuates the finish. Flavour resounds and reverberates as a result.
Medium bodied white wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often pale lemon coloured to pale gold.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeMarsanne Roussanne
- Size750mL
- RegionYarra Valley
- Current Vintage2019
- Standard Drinks8.0
- Alcohol Volume13.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateVictoria
- Brand NameLevantine Hill
- Wine MakerPaul Bridgeman
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
- More about Campbell Mattinson
Campbell Mattinson
Award winning Australian wine reviewer for Wine Companion and winefront.com.au
Vintage 2019
92 points The Wine Front
80/20 Marsanne/Roussanne. Straw-coloured, almost into yellow. Briney aromatics and flavour with woodsmoke, quartz and nectarine. It has both presence and power without being overt about it. There is a creamy, cashew-y note but it's only in the background and it's beautifully well integrated. It feels as though this wine is still a year or two away from it's best but it also feels as though are in ultra-save hands. There's something special brewing here.
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