Marius
Domaine Marius Delarche
Ile des Vergelesses Reserve Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2015
The aroma from this wine fills the room! However, as delicious and complex as the flavors are, in total it feels subtle and subdued; a couple years past prime. A beautiful acidity remains present from front to back, and makes the wine exceptionally food friendly — 9 months ago
Rene Rostaing
Côte Blonde Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2004
This was a real treat after the Gentaz-Dervieux since Rene Rostaing is Marius Gentaz’s son-in-law. While the vineyards that belonged to Marius are now famously part of the Rostaing domaine, that vineyard goes to Rene’s Côte Brune; this is his Côte Blonde and arguably his most famous bottling. This 2004 pours a cloudy ruby with brambles, purple flowers, blood, dust and leather. Slightly rustic which is what I want from Rostaing. I love the individuality and how it paired with the Iberico pork cheek, mushroom ragu with lavender and thyme. Plenty of life left. Drink through 2034+. — a month ago
Bodegas Piqueras
Marius Reserva Almansa Tempranillo Blend 2018
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of ripe black cherry, black raspberry, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, clove, cinnamon, black raspberry. Rich, firm tannins. Yum!
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — 9 months ago
M. Chapoutier
Monier de La Sizeranne Hermitage Viognier Blend 2016
History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Medium Ruby with aromas of rich red/black fruits and spice, 16 months in 25% new French oak. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Soft dusty tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! I wouldn’t age long, great now! — 2 years ago
Domaine Marius Delarche
Aloxe Corton Pinot Noir 2014
Excellent village from Marius Delarche. Fruity mores still there. Secondaire notes upcoming. Perfect timing for me — a year ago
Marius Wines
Symphony McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017
Smooth, full bodied but elegant, mix of red and black fruit, baking spices, a little cola aroma, tannins fine and playing a background role. — 2 years ago
Gilbert Van Hassel
Infanticide but still a nice cotton Charlemagne. Delarche is one of the true affordable grand crus, never outstanding, never a disappointment. 2021 will be very good — 2 months ago