Chateau Maris "Organic" Minervois AOP 2012
Keep it simple. A comforting, succulent wine like this served with sausages and mash is the culinary equivalent of putting on your most comfortable slippers. Sit back, relax.
Dare to be different
A salsa made from roasted red peppers has more than a touch of sweetness that works well with this juicy, ripe red. Serve it with any meat that takes your fancy.
The Wine Advocate, Jeb Dunnuck, May 2014
Located in the windswept, rolling hills of the Minervois, just outside the village of La Livinière, Chateau Maris is run by the affable and gregarious Robert Eden, whom I had a fantastic visit with during my trip through the region.
Staunchly biodynamic and green conscious, Robert went as far as building their new winery out of thick compress straw (hemp to be exact) bricks. In addition, they farm select vineyards using estate-owned work horses.
Focusing on the wines, they’re impressive across the board and offer serious levels of fruit and texture, while staying fresh, balanced and very drinkable. They also represent superb values in most cases.