Our Story
Expressive Wines with Uncompromising Quality
Marchelle Wines represents a thrilling new chapter in renowned Sonoma winemaker Greg La Follette's journey. Marchelle is a melding of “Mara and Michelle”, the names of Greg and his partner Kevin’s wives and illustrates a remarkable culmination of their friendship, expertise, passion, and a deep respect for unique and interesting vineyards that is a love story told through wine to their wives.
Our portfolio of wines embody an unwavering commitment to quality and elegance. From vibrant Chardonnays and exquisite Pinot Noirs to captivating Rhone varietals, each wine is a true reflection of the vineyard and the varietal's unique characteristics.
With meticulous attention to detail, Marchelle employs traditional winemaking techniques combined with modern innovations to create wines that harmonize balance, finesse, and complexity. The resulting wines display a purity of fruit, precise acidity, and a seamless integration of flavors—a testament to Greg La Follette's artistry and the exceptional vineyards from which the grapes are sourced.
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Greg La Follette’s decades of mentoring and partnering with growers allow us access to highly coveted vineyard sites. We value these relationships and share key insights to drive consistent quality in challenging vintages
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Our wines are texturally and aromatically driven by cautious monitoring of our native primary and secondary fermentations. Extended Sur Lies aging and anaerobic winemaking drive the “sauvage et animale” qualities in each bottle.
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Working in extremely cold coastal climates to incredibly dry heritage vineyards requires diverse viticultural practices. We visit and hand tend to vineyards in each season to secure the best fruit.
The Marchelle Wines founders, Greg, Mara, Kevin and Michelle toasting their first vintage