Robert Eden, a biodynamic winemaker, has built the world's first hemp cellar with Château Maris.
When the vineyard was purchased in Languedoc, the initial yields were lower than expected. The soil was dead, due to the previous farmer's overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, so we looked at ways of rejuvenating it, using compost. Biodynamic preparations were added to one organic compost pile and another was left alone. After a while the biodynamic pile container far more living organisms so the decision was then made.
It was a business decision since the vines are now healthier and grow longer – and the quality of grapes is better. The entire estate is certified by both Demeter and Biodyvin. The fertilizer is compost made from local cow and sheep manure plus some horse manure. Yields are 32 Hl/Ha on average and the entire estate is hand harvested. Chateau Maris is now a 79 acres Biodynamic and Organic Estate (certified by Demeter since 2008, Biodyvins since 2004, Ecocert since 2002 and NOP) divided into a multitude of small vineyards on the hillside above the village of La Livinière, the first Cru Classe of the Minervois, in the Languedoc region.
When you purchase any Château Maris wine, you are really getting great tasting wines that are produced and brought to you with minimal environmental impact, at the best price possible in the most ethical way possible. Better for the Earth, Better for the Wine, Better for You.
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France » Minervois La Liviniere
Wine Advocate 91-93 “A blend of Syrah and Grenache, the 2016 Minervois La Liviniere Les Planels frames blueberry fruit with notes of vanilla and cedar. It's
15aFrance » Languedoc-Roussillon
Wine Advocate 89-91 “The 2016 Minervois la Liviniere La Touge is a 70-30 blend of Syrah and Grenache, aging in cement tanks and foudres. A lighter,
Winery Notes Bright ripe red cherry and pomegranate notes. It’s made to be a Bistro by the glass pour.
72cFrance » Languedoc-Roussillon
Grub Street "As one of our non-somms put it, “This tastes like your typical, inky, dark, stone fruit–flavored table wines. It’s good.”. Rose: "Two panelists (one
Open and expressive with great complexity. There are ripe black fruits (blackcurrants, elderberries) alongside more spicy characteristics (pepper, herbs). Deep garnet appearance with hints of
La Touge is a blend of Syrah and Grenache grown on hard and soft limestone and alluvial soils. Like all Chateau Maris wines, it is
Wine Advocate 95-97 "Consistently my favorite wine from this estate, the 166 case 2015 Minervois la Liviniere les Amandiers looks to be another sensational Syrah that
Wine Advocate 91 "Mingling intensely resinous evocations of scrubby garrigue with confitured black fruits, the Maris Syrah La Touge - a cuvee from less-favored Syrah sites
Wine Advocate 91 " I found the 2013 Minervois la Liviniere La Touge very Rhone-like, with subtle leather, spice and garrigue mixed with plenty or raspberry
Wine Advocate 91 "A great example of the variety, the 2013 Minervois Carignan de Maris offers classic plum and purple-like fruit, spring flowers, crushed rock and
Robert Parker 91-93 Made from a blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache, the 2015 Minervois la Liviniere La Touge spent 16 months in a mix
"Red fruit aromas along with a floral note and purple fruits lead to it's medium-bodied and supple palate." ~ Winery notes
Wine Advocate 92-94 "A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, the 2015 Minervois La Liviniere Les Planels sports a deep purple color to go with killer
Wine Advocate 90 A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, the 2017 IGP Oc Maris Rose de Nymph Emue boasts a slightly peachy-pink hue but real
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