Grenache vs Marselan

Marselan is fuller and more tannic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Grenache

Red · Spain

ripe strawberry, warm spice

Marselan

Red · France

smooth, ripe, cassis and spice

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Full; Low
Tannin: Medium; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 14 to 15.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon
Regions: Languedoc, California, China, Palestine

Only Grenache

Pork
Risotto and rice dishes
Grilled vegetables

Both pair with

Lamb

Only Marselan

Steak
Roast and braised beef
Hard and aged cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Grenache and Marselan pages.