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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: Vin de France Grape variety : Grenache Blanc 60% Clairette 20% Bourboulenc 20% Age of Vines: 40 years old Terroir : Alluvial terraces overlooking the Rhône, composed of rounded quartz (quartzite) pebbles on a clay-sandy-silty soil. Vineyard/Plot name : La Coste (Lirac) Serres (Chateauneuf du Pape) Vineyard Surface Area: 1 ha Exposition: North South Bottles Produced: 1,500 Natural Yeast: Yes Vinification: Whole bunch press. Fermentation lasts 4 to 5 weeks in 600l barrel. Ageing: 10 months in 600l barrel Fining/Filtration: Yes Vegan: No Alcohol: 14% Acidity: 3.07 g/l Residual Sugar: 2 g/l Organic: Not certified
