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Frédéric Porro

Frédéric Porro, once “The Hope of French Motocross” (same generation as Bailye, several time world champion), saw his career end at the age of eighteen after an accident which left him Tetraplegic…

After many years of hoping to get back on the motorbike, it is in the vineyard that Frédéric will find his new passion, but it is not easy to start in this industry “people were trying to discourage him; never directly, always asking - Are you sure?”.  However, a lot of work, studying and dedication see the Domaine la Marèle born in 2000.

At Argelliers the micro-climate is very specific, not ideal to produce quantity. The difference of temperature night/day is very high, so the maturation of the fruit is very slow. However, that allow the grapes to slowly come to maturity, better than other part of region, and the result is, when the wines are driven to produce low yield, an exceptional finesse and elegance as well as purity. His philosophy? Not to make wine the way everyone else does and concentrate on a small production of very high quality. At the Domaine nothing is done in a hurry. The harvest is done manually, when Frédéricthinks his vines are ready. The grapes are then taken to the cellar in small baskets; there the berries are carefully selected, then the vinfication takes place in barrel.

Domaine La Marèle Vin de Pays d’Oc Argelliers Languedoc France 2004
On the nose aromas of candied fruit and leather with woody notes. Powerful, long and persistent finish. Already in good taste, it is best to be kept between 5 to 10 years. Blend of 65% Syrah, 20% Cab. Sauvignon, 8% Carignan, 7% Grenache.

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