South of the village, soils of rolled pebbles. Harvested by hand
small defined area AOP Terrasses du Larzac
small defined area AOP Terrasses du Larzac
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small defined area AOP Terrasses du Larzac
100% oeillade
old cepage disappeared
Grapes : 100% oeillade
Vin de France
Degrés : 13%
Manual harvest
Vinification :
Destemming, Short maceration in infusion. Aging in concrete vats 10 months preserving the tension and purity of the fruit.
Tasting notes :
How do you sublimate a beef tartare with a light, spicy red wine? I’ve set my sights on a lovely, juicy expression of the œillade grape variety. Le Clos du Serres has seduced us with this rare grape variety capable of producing ripe wines without excessive alcohol. Olivier Poussier best sommelier in the word.
Gastronomic complicity: charcuterie platter, grilled meats, roasted guinea fowl, raw fish, sushi, tapas
forgotten grappe
L’humeur vagabonde (vagabonde free style), AOP Terrasse du Larzac. Red – Organic wine
Aging 1 year in 1600 liter Tava amphora preserving the purity of the fruit and the minerality.
A free spirit guided by our inspiration, with a selection of the finest juices of the vintage.
Until 2017, this cuvée was a tribute to the rare old Carignans, but we had to pull them out in 2018 because of their age.
From 2021, it will be a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan in a top-of-the-range TAVA terracotta jar. Heated to 1200 degrees, the wine tightens the pores.
The amphora shines through its neutrality to transcend the definition of a terroir.
AMPHORA, FOR AUTHENTIC TASTE AND PURITY OF FRUIT, GAINING VOLUME, SOFTENING TANINS, MINERALITY AND TENSION
The result is wines that are much more expressive than in vat and close to barrel, with superb aromatic sparkle and silkier tannins, all without any woody notes.
Appellation : AOP TERRASSES DU LARZAC
Grapes
Syrah 70%, Grenache 15%, Carignan 15%
Manual harvest
Vinification
Total destemming, maceration for 25 days, pressing in a pneumatic press without crushing, reassembly Aging 1 year in 1600 liter Tava amphora preserving the purity of the fruit and the minerality
Tasting notes
a smoky, leafy, camphor-flavoured world, again with its delicate mouthfeel and long finish.
Gastronomic Accomplice
Gastronomic complicities: To decant. Serve at 17°C with a nice grilled meat on the barbecue, entrecote, Aubrac beef rib. Laying down: wine with great aging potential for 10 years and beyond.
GUIDE VERT RVF 1 ETOILE 2022 94/100 un univers fumé, lardé et camphré, avec à nouveau ce toucher de bouche délicat et une belle allonge.
TIM ATKIN 2021 94/100 great balance and poise and beautiful acidity
2021 92/100 / 2020 91/100
BETTANE ET DESSEAUVE 2 ETOILES 2022 & 2021 92/100
THE WORLD OF FINE WORLD SIMON FIELD 2019 94/100
PARKER 92/100
LE ROUGE ET LE BLANC 16/20.
Amphora tank AOP Terrasses du Larzac
Les Maros, AOP Terrasses du larzac. Red wine – Organic wine certified NOP
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
Small definied area AOP Terrasses du Larzac
Saint-Jean, Village wine, AOP Terrasses du Larzac – Organic wine certified NOP
Our « cuvée village »
The wine which represents our incredible terroir.
Expression of the fresh climate and the geological puzzle of Saint Jean de la Blaquière: village of the XIIth century in the heart of a natural circus. Down to the foothills of the Larzac at the crossing of a Mediterranean and continental climate between 150m and 200m high.
Appellation : AOP TERRASSES DU LARZAC
Grapes
Grenache , Syrah, Cinsault, Œillade, Mourvèdre .
Manual harvest
Terroir
Schistes, sandstones, pebbles, ruffes.
Vinification
Total destemming, crushed grapes. Each plot is vinified separately and raised in concrete tank, 8 months.
Tasting notes
“The Terrasses Du Larzac Saint-Jean is a charming, fresh and forward effort that has good purity of fruit, plenty of southern France character and a good finish. It’s a steal at the price.” The Wine Advocate #230.
Gastronomic Complicities
Puffed tapenade, vegetable pie, grilled chops, garlic lamb, rabbit with olives, carrot velouté with poached chorizo…
Village wine AOP Terrasses du Larzac