One of the five most environmentally friendly wineries in the world – WINE SPECTATOR
With your donation you have planted 107 trees in total. Chateau Maris
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La Maison de l’ Abeille Maris is donating a portion of profits of La Touge “Cuvée Abeille” « Bee Cuvée » to this local organization whose mission is to conserve and protect bees and educate the community on their importance for biodiversity.
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The soils were dead when the vineyard was purchased in 1997. The decision was quickly made to bring the earth back to health by using more natural, organic methods. Ecocert certification was obtained in 2002.
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Demeter certification was obtained in 2008.
ue Demeter was created at the beginning of the 20th century in Germany by farmers. Over the decades, Demeter has professionalized to offer today:
a range of demanding and comprehensive international specifications for biodynamic agriculture and the development of processed products derived from it (food products, cosmetics and textiles)
a reliable control and certification system at the international level (nearly 60 countries). Our Estate wines are certified Demeter.
For us, it is important to respect the entire life cycle and not simply one part of it. Robert Eden
Bcorp are businesses that balance purpose and profit. Legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment, they are driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good.
Why BCorp ?
In 2016 Chateau Maris joined an elite membership of companies around the globe working to be the best for the world, joining the likes of Patagonia, Valhrona Chocolat, Nature et Decouvertes. BCorp requires companies to meet standards in the following areas: governance, environment, community, customers, workers. Transparency is essential. BCorp publishes results and scores of all its members, holding them accountable for their actions and motivating them to continue their efforts by improving with each re-certification (every three years). Chateau Maris was certified BCorp in 2016. Today there are only 6 certified wineries in Europe, out of only 30 in the world.
What does BCorp mean to Chateau Maris?
The BCorp certification validated many actions which Chateau Maris already had in place and has inspired us to go beyond and do more, not just to fight climate change and increase biodiversity, but also to create a better local community. We have commissioned a biodiversity study of our lands to find areas of improvement and to put in place protection measures for species which are in decline. We have also implemented a shrub and tree
planting plan where we will add additional plants in between the vineyards to encourage and help new species in our area. We have partnered with La Maison de l’Abeille (a local association) which educates the public on the importance of bees, biodiversity and protecting our lands. We also donate to a local bilingual school, Calendretta Los Cascamels, which teaches the regional language Occitan to support local culture and history.
We have also implemented additional projects and motivational activities for our employees encouraging them to volunteer for local non-profits and allowing them paid time off 1 day a year to participate.
What does it mean for the consumer?
When you drink a bottle of Maris, you are supporting sustainable agriculture, fair wages, community engagement and helping to reduce climate change. We can all drink to that!
Over 18 years, we’ve accumulated a lot of insights about what makes certain wines good for Thanksgiving. We’ve learned that it does not much matter what grapes go into the wine, or where it comes from.
We don’t fret about specific food-and-wine pairings. Certain components like turkey and stuffing may seem invariable, but the preparations are so individualistic and the sides so diverse that pinpoint pairings feel like futile fussiness.
Château Maris Minervois Syrah-Grenache La Livinière Natural Selection 2018 $18 ★★★
Lively and inviting, with intense flavors of earthy red fruits. (Cordier U.S.A., New Rochelle, N.Y.)
Julia brought Château Maris La Livinière from the Languedoc region of Minervois, a juicy, inviting blend of syrah and grenache. Its only flaw was an elevated alcohol level of 14.5 percent . Nonetheless, the wine was delicious. Languedoc reds can be excellent choices.
Full article here
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Published 02/14/2022 : SevenFiftyDaily
Climate-smart building design ensures energy efficiency. Rather than air conditioning, Tablas Creek’s cellar has an automatic louver system that opens to cool night air. At Languedoc’s biodynamic Château Maris, the winery is constructed from double-walled brick made of lime, waste straw from hemp production, and a molasses-based fixer. “The plant-based bricks sequester carbon, the U-value [or thermal transmittance] is amazing, and the building breathes,” says winemaker and owner Robert Eden. “We have no need for temperature control inside.”
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Published February 2022 : La fondation du Vin – le vin de demain
In the ranking of the Fondation du Vin, an association under the 1901 law, which lists innovative, responsible and inspiring initiatives in the world of wine, Château Maris, in Félines Minervois in the Languedoc, which produces only wines in biodynamic culture, has just sent 1200 bottles to the United States, by sailboat. They crossed the Atlantic with Grain de Sail, a cargo sailboat. A new mode of freight transport that is more environmentally friendly and emits 17 times less CO2 than a conventional container ship. The sailboat will export 2 times a year 10,000 AB certified French wines to the United States.
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On August 5 and 6, 15 stopover estates within Cru La Livinière. Taste, play and solve the mystery… in wine estates.
More information on http://www.cru-la-liviniere.com/
FRIDAY: 10:00 a.m./12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m./7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: 10:00 a.m./12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m./5:00 p.m.
Informations : Syndicat Cru La Livinière 04 68 27 80 00 – la-liviniere@cru-minervois.com
You wish to participate in the Belle Évasion game and try to win a nice batch of bottles* in Cru La Liviniere?
It’s necessary :
• Meet at least 2 domains located in 2 different municipalities, among
the 15 participating domains, and this during the days of August 5 and 6.
• Pass a test relating to the Cru, in each estate visited.
• Solve the mystery of the legend of the Cru with the help of clues given by the winegrowers.
• Return your reply form to the last domain visited, or to Home Minervois Wines in Homps or online: www.cru-la-liviniere.com
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” Since the winemaker Robert Eden bought Château Maris in 1997, he gradually converted it into a showcase for sustainable winemaking. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2002, Demeter since 2008, with the addition of the cellar built in hemp in 2012 and additional energy saving measures, the estate obtained BCorp certification in 2016. All this is brought together in Dynamic, from a plot of .4 ha of Syrah in clay-limestone soil at La Livinière . Juicy and delicious right now, although it’s designed to last another decade, at least. “« Best Languedoc, Dynamic 2016, 94 points » Tara Q. Thomas
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Installed in the Minervois since 1997, Robert Eden, grandson of a former British Prime Minister, leads his 45 hectares
biodynamic vines since 2004. He multiplies experiments to go further towards carbon neutrality. Pioneer
in the protection of nature, his cellar is built of hemp and lime bricks, and he chose the sailboat for the expedition of
its wines to New Jersey – 90% of production is exported. On board a 24-meter monohull from the Grain company
de Sail, the bottles sail for a month from Saint-Malo to Port Elizabeth. For Robert Eden, the additional cost of 15% is a
investment: “This crossing marks the beginning of a great adventure. We believe in the future of this type of transport.”
More details in “The Times”
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From October 14 to 15, Château Maris welcomes you to three different events.
FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER: BIODIVERSITY WALK + TASTING FROM 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Reservation on this link: https://shop.chateaumaris.com/en/events-tours/146-biodiversity-walk-and-tasting.html
SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER: PAINTING WORKSHOP IN THE VINEYARDS + TASTING FROM 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Reservation on this link: https://shop.chateaumaris.com/en/events-tours/119-sketching-at-chateau-maris.html
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15: SEMI GASTRONOMIC FOOD AND WINE PAIRING MEAL AT 7 PM
Reservation on this link: https://www.grandcafeoccitan.com/
Do not hesitate to book the activity or activities that interest you via the links or if you encounter difficulties by email or telephone.
hannah@chateaumaris.com
04 68 91 42 63
By Adam Iscoe, July 18, 2022
“We’re trying to implement this new wording, so people understand that it’s a cargo ship and a sailboat,” Matthieu Riou, who is the company’s export director, said the other day, stepping aboard Grain de Sail, a two-masted aluminum-hulled schooner. He wore a backward baseball cap, dirty white sneakers, and a T-shirt with an illustration of a woman drinking wine and smoking a cigarette. “The goal is to bring some new stuff to the U.S., wines that have never been distributed in New York City. New types of grapes, new types of techniques.” After twenty-four days at sea, the cargo sailboat, which is registered as an official merchant vessel by the French government, had arrived in New York Harbor, with eight thousand bottles: Château Maris grenache, Ferme de la Sansonniere Chenin Blanc, Charles Heidsieck champagne. A sailor named François Le Naoures said, “This is the first time since Prohibition that we import so much alcohol by sail.”
More details in “The New Yorker“
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By Alexandre Abellan
“When we are biodynamic, we try to capture energy, not consume it”
Robert Eden is at the head of Château Maris (45 hectares of vines in Félines-Minervois, Hérault). The Languedoc estate has the particularity of having a semi-buried hemp cellar. Finalized in 2010, its vat room and cellar have walls made of hemp and lime bricks: good insulation, “it is a material that breathes. The hemp bricks do the filling and are supported by wooden posts,” explains Robert Eden, who adds that each wall is made up of two walls with an intermediate space (emphasizing the insulation and allowing air to circulate)
With 1,000 m² of surface area without air conditioning, this vegetable cellar displays a temperature ranging from 11 to 19°C throughout the year. A thermal buffer that doubles as carbon dioxide capture since its installation
To find out more, here is the rest of the article : Vitisphere
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By Bernard Van De Kerckhove
Last March, there were many chefs for this trip to the provinces, to Cognac, the first of its kind for the famous red guide and the presentation of its winners of the year. Many and eager to know what star sauce they were going to be eaten. Each in turn: it’s up to us to discover the dishes of those who are simmering that day while waiting for the results.
Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse** (Paris)
Chef Amaury Bouhours is at work in this historic Palace whose restaurant decor was orchestrated by Philippe Starck. He offers us a superb barely cooked Noirmoutier sea bream, carrot from Allonnes, marigold, smoked yoghurt. The ideal would have been a “cocktail” around Saké Nakamura from Kanagawa prefecture associated with Leche juice from
Tiger present in the dish and seasoned with Espelette pepper and ginger, a nod to Nikkei cuisine, a meeting of Peruvian and Japanese culture. The chef won’t blame us for having chosen for the occasion a seasonal rose with a promising name: “Rose de nymphe Émue” from Maris (AOC Languedoc).
To know more about the restaurant click : HERE
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Chateau Maris received a special commendation for the Drinks Business– Best Logistics and Supply Chain Green Initiative.
The annual awards celebrate brands and individuals that do so much more than simply pay lip service to sustainability. The 2022 winners have shown extraordinary commitment and creativity in putting the green agenda at the heart of their businesses, extending it to every possible corner and crevice.
Commendation: Château Maris
Chateau Maris contined their green efforts in 2022 with 2 transatlantic wine shipments via solar powered sailboat with the Breton company Grain de Sail . Using this form of transportation reduces carbon emissions by up to 90 % and reduces noise pollution and collisions with living creatures in the air and sea.
Our second initiative in 2022 is the installation of a copper wine tank in our café, thus reducing waste of bottles, boxes and plastic film as wines by the glass and café as served from this eco-friendly container. It currently serves as a test project with the goal to expand to wider use in the restaurant and entertainment industry.
Discover all the awards on The Drinks Business.
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BY LM ARCHER
In November 2022, Château Maris in Languedoc received the Robert Parker Green Emblem, one of only 40 wineries worldwide to have achieved the distinction for “efforts far beyond the requirements of organic and biodynamic certification”.
This is no accident, but a cornerstone of the winery’s “outstanding” sustainability efforts. In 2002, Chateau Maris co-owner and winemaker Robert Eden converted the estate to biodynamics and in 2016 achieved the first B Corp winery and winery certification in Europe.
Part visionary, part maverick, and debauched prankster, this snowy-bearded British-born force of nature strives to reduce Château Maris’ carbon footprint in a number of ways.
To discover these different ways in the article, click HERE
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Olivia Mason, January 4, 2023
“Reviting reds of the Languedoc”
Tasty and satisfying are among the most common descriptors used by our judges at the Decanter World Wine Awards to describe the best Languedoc red wines in the south of France.
Languedoc AOP wines can be complex, revealing a host of tantalizing aromas and flavors to delve into, particularly from the region’s top appellations and named sub-zones such as Minervois La Livinière, La Clape or Corbières-Boutenac.
“We are always looking for harmony, balance, poise and subtlety; wines that embody that particular regional style with panache and style”
– Andrew Jefford, DWWA Co-Chair
Château Maris, The Almond Trees 2018
95 Gold
Notes of sweet vanilla follow intense aromas of minty cherry, as well as cedar wood and smoky oak. A rich, generous palate, with ripe blackberries and velvety tannins, and a dark chocolate finish. Alc 15%
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By Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Chateau Maris is one of only 40 wineries in the world who have achieved this distinction alongside others such as Chateau Cheval Blanc, Domaine Leroy & Domaine d’Auvenay, Henschke, Ridge Vineyards
The Robert Parker Green Emblem is given in recognition of the most extraordinary cases of sustainable efforts in our wine industry. The distinction is awarded to producers/wineries that have achieved outstanding levels of sustainability. It is very rarely given out, and only after careful consideration of firsthand reviewer knowledge.
The producer needs excel in areas including community efforts toward long-term environmental health, biodiversity and efforts toward improving the larger social issue impacts of wine production. They are true ambassadors, leading the charge to make our industry and our planet a better place for current and future generations. Once a winery is awarded this distinction, all of their wines will carry the Robert Parker Green Emblem symbol going forward, until changes at the winery may result in the distinction being rescinded.
To know more about the article click : https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4719793
Document The Wine Advocate Team
Robert Parker link : https://www.robertparker.com/
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On 16 February Jeb Dunnuck published the notes on our wines. We are delighted with their success and that our efforts to work in an environmentally friendly way are paying off.
A selection was made among which we are at the top of the most pleasant and cheap wines.
“20 wines under $20: finding bargains amidst inflation”
Maris Pays d’Oc Rouge IGP 2020, 14%, $14.99
Pays d’Oc is a great region in the south of France for wines that don’t conform to the stricter rules of the Languedoc or Roussillon appellations, which makes sense for Maris, a kind of maverick producer who grows organically with a focus on biodiversity and the environment. This bottle (70% Merlot, 30% Syrah) is juicy, concentrated, refreshing and excellent value. (Vintners Alliance, New Rochelle, NY)
More details here : https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/dining/drinks/wines-under-20-dollars-inflation.html
We are proud to announce that our “La Touge” 2020 vintage has been awarded a magnificent Gold Medal at the Bettane and Desseauve pleasure prize competition
“La Touge, Château Maris, Minervois-La-Livinière, Red, 2020, gold. A red wine with a delicate nose and a fruity, round mouth whose silky, persistent tannins stretch out a masterful finish in fine style. Immense value for money.”
More details here: https://www.mybettanedesseauve.fr/
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In this episode 2, we send Laura and Clément, two subscribers of Le Petit Ballon, to blend the Petit Ballon subscribers’ cuvée at Château Maris, in the heart of the Languedoc!
A very instructive video with beautiful images of our beautiful nature…
An opportunity to discover the world of Robert Eden, the winemaker at Château Maris: a nature lover who works with respect for the soil and the vines. Under the watchful eye of Ambre, our wine adventurer, and Jean-Michel Deluc, the sommelier of Le Petit Ballon, our two subscribers will discover blending, i.e. the subtle art of mixing several wines to create a unique wine.
Link to the video : EN VADROUILLE ! Épisode 2 : La cuvée des abonnés au Château Maris | Le Petit Ballon
On Wednesday August 16, Jeb Dunnuck published the scores and ratings for our wines. We’re delighted with their success and with the fact that our efforts to work in an environmentally-friendly way are bearing fruit.
In Decanter’s most comprehensive report on the Languedoc – and its key appellations – to date, Natalie Earl tasted more than 900 latest releases, mostly from 2022, 2021 and 2020 and gives her verdict on the vintages, the top-scoring wines plus the producers to look out for.
56 wines stood out from this 900-strong tasting.
Our cuvée “La Touge” 2020 earned a place among the top wines with a score of 94/100.
We’re proud to receive this comment on our emblematic cuvée.
Natalie Earl from DECANTER :
Gorgeously fragrant, freshly picked strawberries layered with bundles of fresh rosemary, mint and lemon thyme. An incredibly pure expression of fruits and wild herbs, building up to an exquisite cascade of ripe red berries. A mouthwatering wine with a real crunch on the finish, a beautiful texture and a finish laced with bitter chocolate. A real success.
Read the article in detail on: https://www.decanter.com/premium/languedoc-report-2023-latest-releases-tasted-515229/
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The glowing scores awarded to our wines by tasting expert James Suckling reflect the quintessence of our commitment to oenological excellence at Château Maris, highlighting the subtle aromas and fine flavours that characterise each of our vintages.
James Suckling is a leading figure in the world of wine, renowned for his unrivalled expertise in tasting and his infectious passion for oenology. A wine critic, journalist and writer, Suckling has devoted much of his career to exploring the world’s vineyards and evaluating its most exquisite nectars.
A former editor-in-chief of Wine Spectator magazine, Suckling has made a significant contribution to elevating wine criticism to a refined art form. His detailed approach and ability to translate the subtle nuances of a wine into captivating words make his reviews indispensable references for wine connoisseurs and producers alike.
Find our Brama vintage on page 54!
Fabien LAINE, former Head Sommelier, gives us his opinion on our delicate 2021 vintage of Brama. An informed opinion with delicious suggestions for food and wine pairings!
Our plot rises in altitude above Félines-Minervois, a vineyard that offers a spectacular view of the plain, in the distance the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea. It is in this natural setting that Brama takes root, revealing a 100% Grenache Gris, racy and pure on the palate, with a beautiful and elegant texture, carried by its acidity.
The vinification of this vintage responds to our biodynamic philosophy, the process is very natural with minimal interventions. A stirring on lies. Vinified in oak barrels without malolactic fermentation, which leaves a beautiful acidity melted by silky tannins.
Go and discover this article from the magazine “GUEULETON”, a magazine for bon vivants, which talks about our heritage and the men who bring it to life through gastronomy, with authenticity conviviality, and a certain good humor.
Find our Brama in our store : https://shop.chateaumaris.com/en/wines-local-products/205-593-brama-grand-vin-blanc.html#/5-vintage-2021
Grand Café Occitan website : http://Grand Café Occitan website
Gueuleton magazine website : https://www.gueuleton.fr/magazine/
FABIEN LAINE Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/creativefabien/?hl=fr
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Château Maris goes perfectly with your dishes!
This weekend, Château Maris was mentioned in the magazine “MIDI ma région, mes envies” because the Château Maris wine has been in partnership with the Grand Café Occitan for several years now.
Tristram Bowden in the kitchen and Ana Dias in the dining room are at the helm of the Grand Café Occitan located in Féline-Minervois. Tristram Bowden reinvents her menu with each service. She highlights local and seasonal products, which promote small businesses in the region.
The vintages of Château Maris were in harmony with a delicious Lapin de Pays à la Moutarde accompanied by small steamed vegetables with herbs and olive oil. A very nice discovery to be enjoyed quietly in a quiet and relaxing corner with friends or family.
So don’t hesitate to come and taste or pair the Château Maris vintages at the Grand Café Occitan!
Château Maris boutique website : https://shop.chateaumaris.com/en/?controllerUri=index
Grand Café Occitan website : http://Grand Café Occitan website
Midi magazine website (ma région, mes envies) : https://www.midilibre.fr/2018/01/06/decouvrez-midi-votre-nouveau-magazine-dominical,1610458.php
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Find “Le Casti” place Marechal Leclerc in Mirepoix !
Chef Mathieu Toulza has taken the helm of the establishment, now called « Le CastiMaris », in collaboration with Château Maris, a renowned vineyard known for its biodynamic production in the Minervois region. This partnership reflects the commitment of both establishments to promote sustainable practices and offer a gastronomic experience in harmony with the environment.
The dishes offered highlight seasonal products sourced from local producers, while respecting the environment. The goal is to promote a cuisine that values local products while supporting sustainable practices. The wine, from Château Maris, perfectly complements these dishes, creating a complete culinary experience that is both environmentally respectful and deeply rooted in the terroir.
The establishment aims to be a place of sharing, conviviality, and respect for nature. In this new phase for this historic location, tastings, themed evenings, and concerts will be organized for the enjoyment of visitors.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to « CastiMaris » to introduce you to this new gastronomic experience, rooted in local and authentic flavors.
Le CastiMaris : 48 Place Maréchal Leclerc, 09500 MIREPOIX
Open 7j/7 –> Continuous service from 12 PM to 10 PM
Number : 05 34 03 32 06
Find our Boutique: https://shop.chateaumaris.com/en/?controllerUri=index
Website of Casti : https://www.lecastimaris.com/
Link to the article : https://www.mairie-mirepoix.fr/2024/08/12/le-castimaris/
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By Caroline Gaillard, from Midi Libre:
On the occasion of World Soil Day, Caroline Gaillard, journalist for Midi Libre, wanted to focus on organic estates that are taking steps to help preserve the soil. She kindly came to discover our practices, which are beneficial to the environment and improve the quality of our wines.
“In the vineyard, when the soil works well, everything goes!”
Read the article in french:
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Michelle Williams from “FORBES” January 10, 2024
Today we are privileged to present an exclusive Forbes article highlighting the excellence and innovation at the heart of Château Maris. As the world moves increasingly towards sustainable practices, our winery stands out for its unwavering commitment to preserving the environment, while producing wines of exceptional quality.
Discover how we are setting new standards, successfully combining a passion for wine with environmental responsibility. Forests, soils and vines come together in harmony, creating a wine experience that transcends the expectations of today’s market. Enter the captivating world of Château Maris, where tradition meets innovation with absolute respect for the planet. Thanks again to Michelle Williams of the famous “Forbes” media for highlighting our approach and our story.
Find out more about the article: HERE
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In its article “Wine Traveling: 4 Eco-Responsible Vineyards to Discover”, Gnitekram highlights Château Maris for its outstanding environmental commitment.
Located in the Minervois, between Narbonne and Carcassonne, the estate is recognized as one of the five most environmentally friendly wineries in the world.
Certified B Corp since 2016, Château Maris practices sustainable viticulture, from organic and biodynamic farming to the construction of a carbon-neutral hemp winery.
The estate also takes concrete actions for biodiversity, such as tree planting and a partnership with La Maison de l’Abeille to protect pollinators.
Visitors can explore the vineyard through a guided walk, a tour of the winery, and a tasting of wines produced with this eco-responsible approach. A well-deserved recognition for a pioneering estate in sustainable viticulture.
Article : https://gnitekram.fr/wine-traveling-4-vignobles-ecoresponsables-a-decouvrir/
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Up From The Cellar 24: South of France
May 21 ,2024
This portion of our latest Up From the Cellar focuses on the South of France and includes wines from the Roussillon, Languedoc, and the Rhône Valley.
LES AMANDIERS 2022: 96 points
I’ve always loved this cuvée from Maris, and the 2022 Les Amandiers doesn’t disappoint, sporting a deep ruby/purple hue as well as a beautiful nose of ripe black raspberries, spicy oak, chocolate, and peppery herbs, with some floral nuances developing with time in the glass. With serious richness and depth, a full-bodied mouthfeel, ripe, velvety tannins, and that rare mix of richness without weight, it needs just 2-3 years to integrate its oak and will knock your socks off over the following decade.
BRAMA 2021 – 94 POINTS All varietal from older vines (55 years old) and aged 16 months in a mix of barrels and concrete, the 2021 Grenache Gris Brama reveals a light gold hue to go with a beautiful nose of ripe citrus, golden apple, toasted bread, and some spicy, classy oak-like nuances. Beautifully textured, rich, and medium to full-bodied, with both richness and freshness, this awesome white should be snatched up by readers!
PLANELS 2021 – 92 POINTS Mostly Syrah, Les Planels is a bigger, richer wine compared to the La Touge, offering a great perfume of bright blue fruits, wild strawberries, peppery herbs, violets, and bay leaf. It shows the fresher, pretty style of the vintage yet brings ample richness and depth, is medium-bodied, and has nicely integrated oak and outstanding length. It’s already hard to resist, but I have no doubt this will drink nicely through 2031, if not longer.
LA TOUGE 2021- 90 POINTS
A blend of Syrah and Grenache from clay and limestone soils, La Touge is semi-opaque and ruby-hued, with juicy aromatics of darker raspberries, black pepper, exotic flowers, and hints of wild strawberries. Smelling like a beautiful Côte Rôtie, it’s medium-bodied and has a pure, elegant mouthfeel, fine tannins, and nicely integrated acidity. It’s another beautiful wine from this team with tons of character.
Find all the details on JebDunnuck.com
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The Decanter World Wine Awards lists the world’s best wines and ranks us among France’s must-taste wines.
Two of our cuvées have won unanimous acclaim and are among the 643 GOLD award-winning wines out of 18,000 tasted worldwide.
95 Points Gold Medal La Touge 2021: “A complete wine with aromas of red fruits and spices that enrich the elegant texture and finely grained tannins. Structured and pure, with mineral and stony length.”
95 Points Gold Medal Les Planels 2021: “Sulfurous spices, licorice and black fruits bristle on the juicy, gamey palate, with its tannic backbone and dust of smoky acidity. Long and expansive.
” A DWWA medal on a bottle, or a search on our results site, signifies that the wine has been judged blind by top-tier experts. These esteemed palates objectively recognise and award wines of good, great and outstanding quality, providing ‘the perfect little guidebook,’ said sommelier and judge Amanda Wassmer-Bulgin
Key results stats:
Our distinguished panel of 243 leading wine experts, including 20 Master Sommeliers and 61 Masters of Wine from 33 countries, blind-tasted 18,143 wines from 57 countries.
Discover the article here: https://www.decanter.com/decanter-world-wine-awards/decanter-world-wine-awards-2024-results-revealed-530763/
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Rated by International of Wine Association
“Honoring the passion and expertise of winemakers”
The WINERY STAR GUIDE Award is a prestigious recognition from Wine Leaders, celebrating the world’s best vineyards and wineries. It is a testament to the exceptional quality, passion, and dedication of winemakers around the world. It highlights the commitment and innovation in winemaking.
We at Château Maris are proud to have achieved this recognition, which demonstrates that our commitment to sustainability delivers wines of the highest quality.
Find out more about the article and the ranking: https://wineinternationalassociation.org/europe-best-wineries-world-best-vineyards/
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Decanter talks about the B Corp certification, highlighting the fact that we are the first vineyard in Europe to have obtained this certification.
94 Points for Brama 2021 in Vin de France:
Refined, radiant and refreshing, this 100% Grenache Gris from Languedoc plays delicate notes of meadowsweet, white blossom and lemon sherbet off richer tones of wild flower honey and cooked apples. Sophisticated and finespun in texture.
The first European winery to be B Corp certified.
Discover the rest of the article at: https://www.decanter.com/wine/the-ethical-drinker-december-2024-545922/
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By Karine Valentin
The 2024 selection of the best wines under €20 is out. Château Maris tops the list, with the highest score among the Languedoc wines.
Find out more about the Revue des Vins de France:
La Revue des Vins de France is a prestigious publication dedicated to the world of wine. Founded in 1927, it is renowned for its expertise and seriousness in evaluating French and international wines. Each issue offers detailed reviews of wineries, precise tasting notes, as well as advice on the best vintages and market trends. As an essential reference for wine lovers and industry professionals alike, Revue des Vins de France plays a central role in promoting and enhancing the French and global wine heritage.
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Excerpt from the article published by: FranceToday
“Nestled in the rolling hills of the Languedoc-Roussillon Château Maris offers wine enthusiasts a unique and immersive experience that combines world-class wines, sustainable farming practices, and a deep commitment to the environment.“
Château Maris is more than just another winery; whether enjoying a wine tour or dining at the Grand Café Occitan it is a destination that invites visitors to explore the art of biodynamic winemaking, indulge in local gastronomy, and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the south of France.
Winery tours are every Friday at 10 during the season and by appointment. You can reserve directly online or contact hannah@chateaumaris.com
Chateau Maris is 35 minutes north of the beautiful medieval city of Carcassonne, 1h15 northeast of Toulouse, 1h30 southwest of Montpellier. We are 45 min west of the charming coastal city of Narbonne…See the full article: https://francetoday.com/food-drink/wine_and_spirits/chateau-maris-sustainable-wine-tourism-in-the-south-of-france/
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Excerpt from the article published by: Modern Farmer
Written by: Kathleen Willcox
Robert Eden, co-owner and winemaker at Chateau Maris, also built his winery in Languedoc based on the biodynamic approach.
“Our cellar and winery is constructed from hemp bricks and wood to create a plant-based space that can receive external energies, Eden explains. Built this way, our winery’s operation is not impaired, and the energy is not repelled by artificial metals and other materials.”
The placement and construction of the building was also considered with the movement of groundwater and alignment to prevailing winds.
See the full article: https://modernfarmer.com/2025/02/biodynamic-business-farms-why/
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Excerpt from the article published by: jancis robinson
While in the Minervois, make time for a meal at the Grand Café Occitan. This former village café has been transformed into a popular bistro by Robert Eden, owner and winemaker at nearby biodynamic estate Château Maris.
This is the place to taste Eden’s wines, as the estate does not have a tasting room, but the wine list also ranges further afield to include like-minded producers such as Ostertag in Alsace or Geneviève & Gilles Azam at Les Hautes Terres in Limoux.
Chef Tristram Bowden gets all his ingredients from farmers within an 80-km (50-mile) radius; meat comes from breeders in the Black Mountains, while fish and seafood are sourced from the Mediterranean.
Eden has farmed his vineyards biodynamically since the early 2000s and the estate is now certified by Ecocert (2002), Biodyvin (2004), Demeter (2008) and B Corp (2016, the first European vineyard to obtain this certification).
The wines (sales of which support local wildlife and biodiversity initiatives) are made in a carbon-negative, biodegradable cellar built from hemp bricks.
This unique construction can be visited as part of a tour that includes a short vineyard walk and a tasting of four wines (€12/person, reservations required). The subject of a ‘sustainability heroes’ entry in our 2020 wine writing competition, Eden’s project certainly deserves its place on any eco-aware wine tourist’s itinerary …
See the full article: https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/western-languedoc-travel-sustainably
Website of the Grand Occitan Café: https://www.grandcafeoccitan.com/
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Written by: Huges-Olivier Dumez
The Michelin Guide has just added three new restaurants from Occitanie to its February 2025 selection.
Among them is the Grand Café Occitan, located in Félines-Minervois (Hérault).
This former village café has been transformed into a bistro and wine bar, where British chef Tristram Bowden puts a creative English twist on local products. A well-deserved recognition for this welcoming spot!
Two other establishments also join the guide:
“Chez Suzanne“, in Cahors (Lot), which offers generous and authentic cuisine using seasonal ingredients.
“Le MG by Cécile and Grégory Doucey“, in Frontignan-Plage (Hérault), which highlights ultra-fresh fish and shellfish from the Mediterranean.
These three restaurants enhance the region’s gastronomic scene and confirm Occitanie’s appeal for food lovers.
See the full article: https://actu.fr/occitanie/laguepie_82088/occitanie-de-nouveaux-restaurants-font-leur-entree-dans-le-guide-michelin-en-fevrier_62262787.html
Website of the Grand Occitan Café: https://www.grandcafeoccitan.com/
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Written by: Laurent Vuillaume
Recognized since 1999 under the name Minervois-la-Livinière, the appellation, now called La Livinière, is located east of Carcassonne and highlights Syrah.
The approximately 450 hectares of vineyards are operated by around forty producers at the foot of the “Montagne Noire”. The wines are true southern standards, with assertive power and a particularly clear fruity smoothness.
The 2020 vintage of Les Planels from Château Maris, praised by the wine review Les Tanins, is a beautiful wine with a refined and elegant licorice-scented nose.
On the palate, it reveals a dense yet silky texture, showcasing a precise and masterful aging process.
This is a wine to keep for a few years to unlock its full potential.
Pour en savoir plus sur l’article de la revue des Vins “Tanin” : https://www.tanin.fr/coup-de-canons/nos-selections/la-liviniere-et-boutenac-deux-crus-du-languedoc-4691.html
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Kevin Parker, visionary co-owner of Château Maris, championing sustainability by installing the ground breaking real-time carbon counter in Manhattan.
This bold move made 15 years ago continues to shine a powerful spotlight on our planet’s carbon footprint, inspiring millions to confront climate change with urgency and hope.
Parker’s leadership transforms awareness into action, proving that innovation and responsibility can change the world.
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