Le Mazel
Cuvee Charbonnieres 2018
Perfect for the Philippine climate, ’Charbonnieres’ is an off-dry Chardonnay from perhaps the most well respected winemaker in Ardeche. With its distinct nose, it turns from sweet to a refreshing acidity a million times on your palate. With tons of freshness, light body, and a little bit of spritz, its become a real crowd favorite. Trust us when we say that your tita will love this.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Rhône Valley, France
Tastes like: Green apple skin, grapefruit, lime leaf, stingless bee honey
Best with: Bicol express, thai red curry, kinilaw, fruit salad
Size: 750 ml
Alc Content: 12%
made in france by
Le Mazel
Known as the Godfather of natural wine, Gérald Oustric has been running Domaine Le Mazel in Valvignières, southern Ardeche, since he took over for his father in 1982. He’s a living legend that nearly every Rhône Valley natural winemaker will bow to. These rustic wines are meant to be drank every day, on any occasion, in any setting.
a closer look
Behind the Bottle
Gérald Oustric has been practicing organic farming on his 30 hectares since he took over the family winery, finally reaching certified status in 2000. Pruning and tending to his vines entirely by hand, showing immense respect to his limestone, clay, and sandy soils. Today, he runs Le Mazel with his sister Jocelyn, producing 50-60,000 bottles a year, with long carbonic maceration in neutral containers before aging in steel and oak, and zero sulfites.