Le Mazel
Cuvee Larmande 2018
Hand harvested organic Syrah with a 10 day carbonic maceration and pressed into stainless steel tanks to ferment with indigenous yeasts. Fruit focused palate with some deep balsamic notes. Complex but enjoyable, made with love and the signature Le Mazel authenticity. From one of the godfathers of natural wine in the Rhône valley, and one of our favorite producers.
Grape Variety: Syrah
Region: Rhône Valley, France
Tastes like: Aged balsamic vinegar, cassis, pomegranate, ripe mulberries
Best with: Lean steaks, braised lamb, cured meats, medium aged cheeses
Size: 750 ml
Alc Content: 12%
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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.