Mayard 'La Crau De Ma Mere' Chateauneuf Du Pape 2019
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Mayard 'La Crau De Ma Mere' Chateauneuf Du Pape 2019
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129 Saint Georges Terrace
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Perth WA 6000
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- TASTING NOTE: "The full-bodied 2019 Châteauneuf du Pape la Crau de Ma Mère is an assemblage of 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Syrah, all aged in foudre. Ripe, rich and full-bodied, it delivers waves of chocolate, mocha and black raspberries, finishing long and velvety." 93 Points - The Wine Advocate
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ABOUT THE WINE: Most of the vineyards at Mayard can be found in the south of the appellation and are composed sand, limestone and pebbles. Clos du Calvaire is their entry-level Châteauneuf-du-Pape and is a blend of these various plots. The family also owns 8 hectares in the 300 hectare lieu-dit of La Crau in the northeast, where they have 100 year old Grenache vines planted on clay soils. These old vines are very low yielding and the clay helps them retain moisture, a great help in the hottest years. One of these parcels was originally owned by Françoise’s paternal grandmother, Marie Louis Mayard, who worked at the domaine alongside her husband at a time when women were still in the background. In honor of his mother, Françoise’s father called this specific parcel La Crau de Ma Mere, a name that Françoise and her siblings in turn labeled their top cuvee. 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 (80%), Mourvèdre (15%), Syrah (5%)
- WINE STYLE: Red Wine
- WINEMAKER: Arthur Mayard, Hugo Mayard
- CLASSIFICATION: Organic Farming
- CLOSURE: Cork
- ABV%: 15.5%
- SIZE: 750ml