Mayard 'Clos du Calvaire' Chateauneuf Du Pape 2019
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- TASTING NOTE: "Lurid ruby. Pungent, mineral- and spice-accented red and blue fruit scents, along with suggestions of licorice and garrigue. Smooth and fleshy on the palate, offering sappy cherry and boysenberry flavors that tighten up and take on a smoky aspect with air. Shows fine definition and floral lift on a long, subtly chewy finish firmed by fine-grained tannins. " 92 Points - Josh Raynolds, Vinous
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ABOUT THE WINE: The winemaking at Mayard emphasizes gentle handling at every stage. All grapes are picked by hand into small crates to avoid the risk of crushing and oxidation. After destemming, the grapes are gravity-fed into epoxy-lined concrete vats and fermentation begins naturally with native yeasts. To extract color and tannins, they employ gentle delestage once per day during fermentation. Clos du Calvaire is aged in concrete while La Crau de Ma Mere spends 18 months in neutral foudres.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Domaine Mayard is a new estate in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. After the separation of the Mayard family’s vineyards, Arthur and Hugo have taken over as vignerons with an emphasis on organic and restorative agriculture that puts soil and plants at the center of their practices, including the planting of cover crops and minimal interventions that prioritize soil health and balance. The goal is to create conditions where vines can live healthily and productively for 100 years or more, providing the grapes that produce wines with less alcohol, less extraction and more finesse.
- COUNTRY: France
- REGION: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley
- VARIETAL: Grenache (70%), Mourvèdre (10%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (10%)
- WINE STYLE: Red Wine
- WINEMAKER: Arthur Mayard, Hugo Mayard
- CLASSIFICATION: Organic Farming
- CLOSURE: Cork
- ABV%: 15.5%
- SIZE: 750ml
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