{"title":"CHATEAU MARIS","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eChâteau Maris is one of southern France’s leading organic and biodynamic wineries, located in the Minervois appellation of the Languedoc region. Internationally recognized for its commitment to sustainability and terroir-driven winemaking, the estate produces expressive Mediterranean wines with balance, freshness, and environmental focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eThe vineyards benefit from a warm Mediterranean climate, cooling mountain influences, and diverse clay, limestone, and schist soils. These conditions are ideal for Rhône and Mediterranean grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, and Mourvèdre, allowing grapes to achieve ripeness while retaining freshness and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eChâteau Maris is particularly known for elegant and structured red blends that display blackberry, plum, herbs, spice, garrigue, and earthy mineral notes supported by smooth tannins and vibrant texture. The estate follows certified biodynamic and organic farming practices, with minimal-intervention winemaking designed to preserve purity of fruit and vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eThe winery is also internationally respected for its environmental leadership, including sustainable architecture and carbon-conscious production methods, making Château Maris a pioneer in eco-friendly fine wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eAs one of the benchmark producers in Minervois and the Languedoc, Château Maris represents the modern and sustainable future of French winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eShop Château Maris wines online at Wine More Cellars Australia. We offer a carefully curated selection of premium French wines, including organic Rhône-style blends and Mediterranean wines from leading producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eAustralia-wide shipping available, with free delivery on eligible orders over $199.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-chateau-la-nerthe-chateauneuf-les-granieres","title":"2020 Chateau Maris La Touge Syrah x 12 bottles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Château Maris La Touge Syrah is a beautifully expressive and biodynamically crafted red from the prestigious cru of Minervois-La Livinière in the Languedoc, showcasing the richness and savoury complexity of Southern French Syrah blends. Produced by Château Maris — one of the region’s leading organic and biodynamic estates — the wine is crafted primarily from Syrah alongside Grenache and a small portion of Carignan, sourced from sustainably farmed hillside vineyards rich in schist, limestone and sandstone soils. Château Maris has become internationally recognised for its environmentally pioneering approach, including Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture and one of the world’s first hemp-built wineries. The warm and generous 2020 vintage delivered wines of excellent concentration while retaining freshness, aromatic purity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose reveals ripe blackberry, cassis and dark cherry layered with cracked pepper, smoked herbs, violets and classic garrigue notes, giving the wine remarkable aromatic lift and Mediterranean character. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant acidity and an impressively polished texture. Layers of black fruits, roasted spices, bitter chocolate and savoury herbs unfold with excellent balance and freshness, finishing long, supple and gently mineral-driven. Critics praised the wine’s purity, texture and elegance, with Decanter highlighting its “beautiful texture” and vibrant herbal complexity, while James Suckling noted its velvety texture and spicy, fruit-driven finish. The combination of richness, freshness and biodynamic precision makes La Touge one of the standout values from the Languedoc in this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 Château Maris La Touge Syrah is a superb Southern French red — generous, savoury and beautifully balanced with impressive depth and drinkability. A fantastic choice for lovers of Rhône-style blends and polished Syrah-driven wines. Perfect with grilled lamb, slow-cooked beef, charcuterie, smoky barbecue dishes or hard cheeses. 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Produced from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine reflects Château Maris’ commitment to sustainable viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, with fruit sourced from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards in the rugged hills of Minervois. Château Maris has become internationally recognised not only for the quality of its wines but also for its environmentally pioneering philosophy, including the world’s first hemp-built winery and fully carbon-conscious production methods. The warm and balanced 2021 vintage produced wines with excellent freshness, vibrant fruit character and impressive aromatic purity, perfectly suited to the estate’s energetic and natural style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose reveals ripe blackberry, red plum and black cherry layered with cracked pepper, violets, tapenade and subtle earthy spice, giving the wine lifted aromatics and classic Mediterranean character. On the palate, it is supple, juicy and medium-bodied with silky tannins, lively acidity and a fresh mineral edge that keeps the wine beautifully balanced and highly drinkable. Layers of dark berries, licorice, dark chocolate and savoury herbs unfold with excellent energy and texture, finishing smooth, spicy and gently saline with impressive freshness for a natural-style red. Wine Enthusiast praised the wine’s ripe dark fruit, lively acidity and long finish, while reviewers consistently highlight its purity, vibrancy and polished texture despite the absence of added sulfites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Château Maris Le Zulu Rouge is a fresh, vibrant and beautifully expressive Southern French red — energetic, savoury and dangerously easy to drink. A fantastic introduction to high-quality organic and biodynamic wines with real character and balance. 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Produced as a Vin de France due to the unconventional use of Muscat in the region, the wine reflects Château Maris’ deeply sustainable philosophy, with organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards and one of the world’s most environmentally progressive wineries. Fermented with extended skin contact at red wine temperatures, the wine develops greater texture, aromatic intensity and a subtle tannic grip while retaining freshness and purity. The balanced and expressive 2024 vintage produced wines with excellent aromatic lift, lively acidity and beautiful energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose reveals white peach, apricot and dried citrus peel layered alongside orange blossom, Earl Grey tea, wild herbs and delicate spice, giving the wine remarkable aromatic complexity and unmistakable orange wine character. On the palate, it is dry, textured and beautifully fresh with gentle tannins, bright acidity and a softly savoury mineral edge. 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