2020 Domaine Maby 'La Fermade' Rouge Lirac
Winemaker Notes: A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, matured in vats. This wine offers a bouquet of black fruit and violets, with elegant concentration.
Domaine Maby is found in the heart of the village of Tavel in the southern Rhône. There are some 60 hectares covering Tavel, Lirac and Côtes-du Rhône, with excellent wines produced in all three colours. The Tavel and Lirac vineyards have the same round pebbles (galets roulés) as are found in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. These are precious for the region’s winemakers as they conserve heat accumulated during the day and then restore it slowly to the soil during the night which helps the grapes attain even better ripeness.
Richard Maby, who runs the estate, took over responsibility from his father in 2005 and brought much-needed enthusiasm back to the business. Before returning to the family domaine Richard worked as a broker at the French stock-exchange in Paris before committing himself to the life of a vigneron. He is a man full of energy and resolve to improve quality and to put his stamp on production methods, respecting tradition but embracing new techniques too.
Country | France |
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Region | Rhone |
Vintage | 2020 |
Winery | Domaine Maby |
Grape Varietals | Red Rhone Blend |
Size | 750 milliliter |