NEW PRODUCER Château Marzin

Blaye C Tes De Bordeaux

Wildflowers, red apple, mixed citrus

Apple, cranberry, lemon, [0.00]

Veggie tartlets in puff pastry

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

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The “Little Donkey” 2019 vintage red wine is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc. Initially restrained on the nose with dark fruit, graphite and spiced notes emerging upon aeration. The palate is firm and tannic with lively acidity. 2025-2030 –jb

14.5%

Cassis, incense, pencil shavings, spice

Tangy red and dark fruit, meaty hints

Grilled filet mignon with mango-chipotle salsa

Château Marzin is a newly certified organic property in the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Located across the Gironde Estuary from the Haut Médoc, Blaye produces good value red wines on its clay and limestone soils. The affable Pierre Marzin produces rosé and red wines from his 12 hectares estate vineyards planted to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc.

4282 CHÂTEAU MARZIN, AOC BLAYE CÔTES DE BORDEAUX, 2016

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

$ 35 $ 210

This signature red wine from Château Marzin features Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with 10% Cabernet Franc. The 2016 vintage was particularly well regarded in Bordeaux for its ripe yet fresh, balanced nature. This high-toned red wine is taut and chiselled in style, with an appealing mix of tangy and ripe fruit flavours. Earthy, mineral nuances linger on the finish. 2023-2027–jb

14%

4281 L'ÂNE, AOC BLAYE CÔTES DE BORDEAUX, CHÂTEAU MARZIN, 2019

Malbec

$ 58 $ 348

Raspberry, cassis, licorice, clove

Raspberry, plum, tobacco, hints of cumin

Melange of roasted vegetables and mushrooms with Tunisian seasoning

The “L’Âne” cuvée is made exclusively from the Malbec grape. This is quite rare to see in Bordeaux. Château Marzin has crafted this 2019 vintage in a dense, powerful style with lavish toasty oak. The dark fruit flavours are very ripe and jammy. Finishes with marked, grippy tannins. 2025-2030 –jb

14.5%

Stewed dark fruit, exotic spice, violet, cedar

Vanilla, toasted, spicy

Mushroom-stuffed peppers with Gorgonzola