Lieu-dit (small defined areas):
West of the village, clay schist soils (laminated pelites). Exposure to the rising sun. The coolest terroir.
Appellation AOP TERRASSES DU LARZAC
Harvested by hand
Grapes varieties : Grenache , Cinsault , Carignan , mourvèdre
Terroir : clay shale soils (laminated pelites)
Vinification
Each land parcel is vinified separately .Total de-stemming, unpressed grapes
Daily circulation. Maceration for 15 days.
Maturing 12 months in concrete vats.
Characteristics of the land and microclimate
Shale ist at an altitude between 150 and 200m on the foothills of the Larzac plateau.
The grapes ripen slowly thanks to the cool nights which mean they mature with good acidity and stay incredibly fresh.
Tasting
The soft Grenache with its hints of blackberries, blackcurrants and a touch of grated chocolate, is a perfect foil for the sharper, slightly liquorice notes so characteristic of Carignan.
In the mouth, full, well balanced tannins end on a rich, slightly candied note reminiscent of cherries and blackcurrant.
Alcool : 14.5%alc/vol.
Press :
Vintage 2022
GUIDE VERT RVF 94/100 Les Maros 2022 is a top-flight Grenache, reminiscent of pomelo and blood orange. A caressing, complex wine, floral, with chalky tannins, bearing the colours of its schist terroir.
LA TULIPE ROUGE coup de cœur 92/100 The estate’s old Grenache vines set the tone for this ruby-red cuvée with hints of candied cherries, chilli, hot stone and peppermint. The palate is vibrantly fruity, dense, spice-infused, both warm and fresh, framed by fine, tight tannins. A rare sensation of warmth and coolness, and a fine expression of Grenache and the appellation. Keeps well.
BETTANE & DESSEAUVE 92/100 suave and complete, with a balance between density and consummate drinkability.
Vintage 2021
Jancis Robinson 17/20
GAULT ET MILLAU 93/100 The nose offers aromas of fresh cherry, white pepper and pine. Ample and fruity on the palate, this wine takes us on a lovely, adventurous journey. The tannins are velvety, the freshness adds a pep, and the length continues with spices and wild berries. A true and beautiful wine
Grenache du Monde Gold Medal
Tim Atkin 94/100
A cooler style of Grenache, protected from the afternoon sun. Fine red strawberry, cranberries and lovely floral notes with a backbone of racy acidity. It really shows the extreme diurnal shift from this appellation, very Terrasses du Larzac. A wine of lovely weight and balance
Decanter 93/100
raspberry and red cherry spring from the glass, as well as some ripe blueberry and bramble notes. Elegant, refined aromatics jump from lavender to red apple to sage. Such an appetising mouthful, with red cherries, plums, wild strawberries and a succulent, mouthwatering finish tinged with thyme. A wine that’s really focused on the freshness of the fruit, and all the better for it.
Vintage 2020 Jancis Robinson 16.5/20
Vintage 2017 DECANTER 91/100 A fruity nose. Dense and structured on the palate, with raspberry and persistent flavour, a touch of spice and a finish with mineral notes. To age for a few more years.
Vintage 2016
LE ROUGE ET LE BLANC : 15.5/20, top 4 tasting. fresh juice. The sapidity and tension are there, aeration does it good and brings out the floral expressions. A deep wine with an elegant austerity.
REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE in the most beautiful wines of the year.
Vintage 2015 :
Bettane et Desseauve: 15.5/20. Les Maros reminds us of the very high level of quality that Grenache can achieve.
Robert PARKER: 90/100 A full, balanced wine, with terrific purity of fruit! Same as the previous vintage.
Jancis ROBINSON: 17/20 notes of cherry, stone fruit, lots of grace and freshness.
Vintage 2014 :
Terres de vin the 100 best Languedoc reds.
Jancis ROBINSON: 17/20
Vintage 2012 :
Bettane et Desseauve: among the best organic wines of the year.
Jancis ROBINSON: 17/20
Robert Parker: 90/100
technical sheet les-maros-ANG.pdf
