Domaine Mayard, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022

Domaine Mayard is a recent creation of brothers Arthur and Hugo, 6th generation after the split of Vignobles Mayard in two distinct properties, Le Clos du Calvaire and Domaine Mayard. The brothers are focused on the respect of the living, soil and plant, they describe themselves as paysan vigneron. Their vineyards are split between 8 hectares in 4 distinctives lieux dits: le Grand Coulet, les Serres, la Crau Est, le Pointu in the villages of Sorgues, Châteauneuf-du-Pape et Courthézon. And 2 hectares of Côtes du Rhône in surrounding terrois: Valoris. A new property in Lirac has been recently acquired. They are working with cover crops, agroforestry and are analysing vine leaves regularly to regulate as necessary. The vineyards are planted with very old Grenache (between 80 and 120 years Old), Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Syrah.

Grape variety : 80% Grenache, 10% Mouvedre, 10% Cinsault Terroir : Quartzite pebbles, clay and red sandstone Plots : Grapes from 3 Lieu-Dits, ‘Grand Coulet’ ‘Crau Est’ ‘Pointu’ Farming: Certified Organic Vinification: Manual harvest, sorted in the cellar, very light extraction Ageing: Matured for 12 months in Oak tanks followed by 6 months in cement vats. Alcohol: 12.5%