Tasting Notes
A lovely southern French white, 100% Roussanne grown on red clay and limestone soils out among the garrigue and pine. It's farmed beautifully too, certified organic since 2011 and worked with agroforestry, hedges, trees and nest boxes planted through the vines to bring back a bit of biodiversity. Hand-picked and raised on fine lees in seasoned Burgundy barrels, it's golden in the glass with a gorgeous nose of white peach, apricot and grapefruit with a buttery richness. The palate is supple and fresh, all citrus and stone fruit with a honeyed edge. Brilliant as an aperitif or with fish. - Pete L
Domaine des Maels is a small family estate run by Morgane and Frédéric Maels in the Minervois, in the Languedoc. Based in the village of Argens-Minervois, they farm their vineyards organically, working with traditional Mediterranean varieties including Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, alongside white varieties such as Vermentino and Grenache Blanc.
Their approach begins in the vineyard, with an emphasis on healthy soils, low yields and allowing the warm, dry Mediterranean landscape to shape the wines. In the cellar, winemaking is deliberately simple and low intervention, with indigenous yeasts, gentle extractions and restrained use of sulphur.
The resulting wines offer a fresher, more energetic expression of the Minervois – generous enough to speak clearly of the south of France, but with brightness, savoury detail and an easy-going drinkability at their core.
| Product Type | Wine White Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Sub Region | Minervois |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |