A few months ago, I wrote an article on Marselan, a grape made by Paul Truel in 1961. The grape is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache that was meant to “yield large grapes that could produce a large amount of juice for wine production.” Sadly, the grapes were small, so he didn’t move forward. But in the 1990s, the grape got a second chance for its ability to shun molds and mildews. This week, I learned about Eden Grapes Marselan and wanted to share with you what I learned.
The Email I Received
The other day, I got an email that said: “My father, Chrisitan De Rivel recently came out with his first wine – Gran Marselan. What makes his wine unique is that its 100% Marselan from the world’s oldest vineyard (over 40 yrs+) in France. It’s a limited production (roughly 140 cases).”
How cool is that!
About Eden Grapes
The only wine Eden Grapes sells is its Gran Marselan. They describe it as:
- A Rare Gem: Crafted from a noble pedigree (Cabernet Sauvignon x Grenache) with balance (pH 3.74), personality (from the best blocks of the world’s oldest Marselan vineyard), and complexity (14.5% ALC/VOL, TA 3.43 g/L, low sulfites 50 mg/L).
- Artisanal Craftsmanship: Hand-grown, hand-picked, hand-sorted, hand-pressed, and hand-labeled with care.
The winery is truly a tribute to Marselan. They have page after page of great information about the grape:
- What to know about Marselan
- Who is the creator of Marselan
- When it all started
- Why Gran Marselan
- Wow! This is the grape of the future!
- Where Marselan is grown and produced
And it’s fun to follow them on Instagram – at instagram.com/edengrapes.wine. They have all kinds of fun videos.
