One of France’s greatest examples of Grenache, this comes from a steep vineyard of 50-100 year-old vines sitting in the pure schist soils that are so characteristic of Banyuls. There’s spice, black olives and intensely concentrated dark fruits alongside a sea salt character that speaks of the nearby Mediterranean sea.
Le Casot de Mailloles was founded by Alain Castex and Ghislaine Mayer in the early 90s and for years the estate set the standard for natural winemaking in the wild country above Banyuls. The estate has since passed to Jordi Perez who continues to make the same sort of truly special wines from the tiny, perilously steep vineyards Alain and Ghislaine once cared for.
One of France’s greatest examples of Grenache, this comes from a steep vineyard of 50-100 year-old vines sitting in the pure schist soils that are so characteristic of Banyuls. There’s spice, black olives and intensely concentrated dark fruits alongside a sea salt character that speaks of the nearby Mediterranean sea.
Le Casot de Mailloles was founded by Alain Castex and Ghislaine Mayer in the early 90s and for years the estate set the standard for natural winemaking in the wild country above Banyuls. The estate has since passed to Jordi Perez who continues to make the same sort of truly special wines from the tiny, perilously steep vineyards Alain and Ghislaine once cared for.
