The Domaine des Maravilhas faces the Châteauneuf-du-Pape valley and was created in 1967 by a vigneron, coming from the Oran region in Algeria. His elders taught him to work the vines with their future in mind, and he opted wisely to not use any kind or herbicides : that lead to the organic conversion in 1992, and the biodynamic certification in 2004. Since 2014, the estate is conducted by Jean-Frederic and Morgane Bistagne, following the biodynamic principles.
Presentation
Presentation
The Maravilhas estate covers 24 hectares, 18 of which are planted with vines, with the remainder divided between garrigue and woodland. Parcels can be found in the Gard and Vaucluse regions, in the communes of Saint-Laurent des Arbres, Saint-Victor la Coste, Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a true diversity of terroirs and appellations.
Terroir
Pebbles on clay-limestone soil.
In the vineyard
40 years-old vines, planted with high density (4000 vines/ha).
25-30 hl/ha yield.
25-30 hl/ha yield.
Winemaking
Saignée rosee of destemmed Cinsault. 1 settling down, 1 racking. Fermented with wild yeasts.
Ageing
Aged for 5 months in concrete tank.
Varietal
Cinsault : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
8°C/43°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Fruity rose with citrus fruits notes, fresh and long in the mouth.
Food pairings
Aperitif, white meat, river fish.
