Marechal Foch
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Marechal Foch Hybrid
Marechal Foch is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, smoky note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Rondo and Frontenac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark cherry/blackberry with smoky-earthy nuance.
- Check body as medium and acidity as fresh.
Confidence signals
- Early-ripening hybrid red profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Quebec · Ontario · Midwest US
- Classic styles: Early-ripening cold-climate red hybrid with deep color and rustic spice · Medium-bodied hybrid red suitable for dry and off-dry styles
Common questions
Is Marechal Foch a red or white grape variety?
Marechal Foch is a red wine grape variety.
What does Marechal Foch smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Marechal Foch include black cherry, blackberry and smoky note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Marechal Foch?
Documented tells for Marechal Foch: Anchor on dark cherry/blackberry with smoky-earthy nuance. and Check body as medium and acidity as fresh..
What is Marechal Foch most often confused with in blind tasting?
Marechal Foch is most commonly confused with Rondo, Frontenac and Baco Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Marechal Foch grown?
Classic regions for Marechal Foch include Quebec, Ontario and Midwest US.