Producer
Marc
In the context of the catalogue, "Marc" refers to the denomination Marc de Champagne: the distillate obtained from the pomace of the Champagne region. The product cited in the shop (Grappa Marc De Champagne Jean Goyard XO 70cl - Giftbox) is marketed with the indication "Marc" but originates from producers in Champagne, in particular the Distillerie Jean Goyard, a noted producer of Marc de Champagne.
- Aÿ · Champagne · France
- 1 product
The story
The tradition of Marc de Champagne is part of the wine culture of the Champagne region. The Distillerie Jean Goyard, a historic local operation (active since the early twentieth century), is among the recognized producers that collect and process champenois pomace to obtain Marc, Ratafia and other local eaux-de-vie.
Production philosophy
Valuing the pomace of the champenois vineyard by collaborating with local growers to transform a winemaking by-product into characteristic regional distillates, with attention to raw material traceability and traditional production methods.
Territory
Champagne region (France), in particular the production areas and communes linked to the champenois vineyard (e.g. Aÿ / Mareuil-sur-Aÿ).
Production method
Produced by distillation of fermented pomace (marc) sourced from the champenois vineyard; pomace is collected directly from local growers and subsequently distilled and, for some expressions, aged in wood.
Distillation
Distillation of fermented grape pomace (marc).
Ageing
For some labels, aging in oak casks is applied (e.g. XO versions listed in catalogues).
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Aÿ
- Categories
- grappa
- Marc de Champagne
- eau-de-vie from grape pomace
- aged Marc champenois
- Raw materials
- grape pomace
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak
- Representative products
- Grappa Marc De Champagne Jean Goyard XO 70cl - Giftbox
- Marc Champenois IG Premium Boréas XO 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- The denomination "Marc de Champagne" is listed in the shop as "Marc".
- Products are also available in aged XO versions.
- Commercial/production link with the Distillerie Jean Goyard (Aÿ, Champagne).