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DOMAINE MARÉCHAL, A FAMILY AFFAIR
DOMAINE MARÉCHAL’S WINES GO DOWN VERY WELL WITH FOOD
DOMAINE JEAN-FRANÇOIS MARÉCHAL:
WHERE ALTESSE REIGNS SUPREME
The story of Domaine Maréchal reads like a captivating epic of winegrowing across
mountain hillsides. It began in 1989 with just three hectares, but through hard
work, determination and passion, the vineyards have now been extended to a
dozen or so hectares. Environmentally-friendly vineyard management techniques
are part of an unwavering commitment and include grass cover with sustainable
plant protection and heritage and landscape conservation. The ethos is very much
about building up a winegrowing legacy that reflects a genuine attachment to the
land. “Even though volumes are low, Roussette de Savoie reigns supreme”, believes
Jean-François Maréchal. “It is a top quality grape that every winegrower crafts as
their regional flagship with absolute freshness that you don’t find in other appellations”.
Altesse de Beauregard is pure and elegant and leaves a lasting impression
on the senses with its invigorating yet fairly plump palate, welcome intensity and
a chiselled mineral note. “Often the palate delivers a measure of fullness with ripe
fruit and a minerality that goes down very well with food”, adds Nathalie Maréchal.
“The reputation of Savoy wines is growing rapidly. The wines can be found in the
top gastronomic restaurants across France and in export markets too. For us, this
means markets in the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe”.
CAVE DES VINS FINS DE CRUET: A FOCUS ON QUALITY
At the outbreak of the Second World War, winegrowers in three villages in the
Combe de Savoie laid the foundations for what would become an extraordinary
76 SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE