I have rekindled my love for Marsanne. Our love affair began in 2002 at my very first Wine & Food Academy tutorial, where Miss SMBW and I tasted the Domaine Fontaine Marsanne 2001, Domaines Montariol Degroote from Langedoc. Its buttery, apricot and perfumed nose carried through with a hint of pepper on the palate. A wonderful, wonderful alternative to the heavier, vanilla-drenched Chardonnay.
Oh yes, the memory has stayed with me for 7 years.
Miss SMBW and I bought a case of that wine. We even bought a second case of a later vintage. I even developed a habit of scanning the supermarket shelves for Marsanne. But over time we drank other things and Marsanne got filed away. It never made an appearance at the supermarkets. I can't even remember seeing it at Majestic.
UNTIL NOW!
Asda is stocking a stonking Marsanne for £3.28. Yes, £3.28! Lime green label, Vin de Pays d'Oc and 12%. It's also an award winner, having scored a bronze at the International Wine Challenge 2009. So get off your arses and get buying. I bought 5 bottles yesterday, so I've left some for you.
Call me a lush? Yes, I bloody well am for Marsanne!
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