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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.
Appelation: Côtes du Rhône Grape variety : Grenache 55% Syrah 25% Cinsault 10% Mourvèdre 5% Marselan 5% Terroir : Würmian terrace south of the appellation with quartzite pebbles (rolled pebbles) embedded in a red clay-sandy matrix Sand for Courthézon, Saint Laurent des Arbres, and Sabran Vineyard/Plot name : Lieu-dit Valoris Lieu-dit Fangueiron Est Lieu-dit Plet Lieu-dit Sabran Lieu-dit Thèzan Natural Yeast: Yes Vinification: Hand-picked at maturity, sorted in the vineyard and in the cellar, then vinified without any inputs. Maceration for 3 to 4 weeks. Ageing: They are aged in concrete tanks and then bottled 7 months later. Vegan: No Alcohol: 14.5% Organic: Not certified
