Chateau Maris Savoir Vieillir 2019
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The color is dark purple. The nose is delicate, fresh, with aromas of lively fruit, redcurrant, cherry, and pomegranate. The mouthfeel is moderately concentrated, creamy and lively at the same time, very charming, with notes of blueberry, violet and pepper. A wine of spontaneous pleasure.
This wine makes an excellent pairing alongside a Milanese cutlet or any other grilled meats.
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James Suckling
A nose of raspberry, redcurrant, mulberry, herbs and iodine. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a silky texture. Savory character. Juicy and fresh until the finish. From bio dynamically grown grapes. Demeter certification. Vegan. Drink or hold.
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Wine Spectator
Fresh-picked raspberry and red plum notes are cast with anise, brick dust and garrigue flavors in this lively, engaging red. Shows good purity, with spice, orange peel and graphite elements coming together on the finish, with moderate tannins.
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine has a beautiful dark purple hue, while the nose offers delicate aromas of violets, dried herbs and black fruit. Soft tannin, juicy black fruit and black pepper create a lush palate.
Chateau Maris is the vision of Englishman Robert Eden, who emigrated to France over 20 years ago to pursue his dream of crafting wines that reflect, rather than mask the land on which the grapes are grown. Robert's approach to winemaking is based on the fundamental premise that wine is "grown", not "made".
To craft wines that reveal the true character of the land, Chateau Maris strictly adheres to biodynamics, which is in effect a supercharged system of organic farming. Similar to organic farming, biodynamics adopts a holistic approach that views the entire vineyard as a living system that is impacted by its surroundings. Biodynamics seeks to encourage vitality in the vineyard by introducing live matter into the soil through intensive composting. In addition, biodynamics places a strong emphasis on harnessing naturally occurring cycles.
The entire estate is certified Organic as well as certified Biodynamic, using homeopathic preparations instead of chemicals on its land. The cellar itself is the only building in existence constructed entirely with hemp blocks and contains no paint, no plastic, no chemicals. Thanks to the geothermal properties of hemp, the cellar has no heating nor cooling system, making the project not only energy self-sufficient but making the project one of the few carbon-negative constructions in the world.
Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
Recognized for its concentrated and sultry reds made predominantly of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, this western Languedoc appellation is also famous for the charming and delicate fortified Vin Doux Naturel called Muscat de St. Jean de Minervois. The dry rosé and white wines of Minervois are also worth seeking out.