The result of a collaboration between Robert Eden and Kevin Parker , Château Maris, located in Minervois La Livinière, is among the Languedoc's pioneering estates in biodynamic viticulture. The wines produced by the estate are distinguished by the authenticity and truthfulness of their profiles.
The choice of ethics
When Robert Eden and Kevin Parker acquired Château Maris in 1997, they had only one motivation: to produce high-quality wines in Minervois La Livinière . United by a shared ethic, they initially focused on a sustainable environmental approach. Their priority was to restore the natural fertility of the terroir. To this end, they adopted the principles of organic and then biodynamic viticulture. Pioneers in this field, they quickly observed that biodiversity was flourishing in the soils. The benefit was equally evident in the vines, which gradually regained their natural robustness. This increased vitality very quickly had an impact on the quality of the grapes. Today, it guarantees the ethical standards and authenticity of the wines produced by Château Maris.
The truth of the land
The Château Maris vineyard covers 32 hectares, divided into small plots. Interspersed with natural areas, these plots follow the well-exposed slopes on which the village of La Livinière is nestled . The vineyard is managed according to a series of certifications that underpin its environmental commitment: organic since 2002, Biodyvin since 2004, Demeter since 2008, and B Corp since 2016. This exemplary approach also extends to the winery, which stands next to a former Visigothic chapel. Featuring an innovative envelope of thick hemp walls and a green roof that blends seamlessly into the landscape, the building was constructed according to the most demanding energy and environmental standards. The major benefit of this approach is that it has restored the terroir to its ancestral integrity. This translates into a fully authentic expression in the wine. Because soils restored to their natural vitality give the vine, and especially the grape, the qualities and aromatic potential expected by the most demanding winemakers.
The veracity of the wines
The wines of Château Maris address a major challenge: to make the estate's wines a faithful translation of the vineyard's expressive palette. The exceptional terroir of the Minervois La Livinière cru is thus served by meticulous vine care and respect for the soils, restoring its profound authenticity. Each wine adopts a singular signature, its intensity perfectly aligned with the imperative of sincerity. Among the reds, Syrah and Grenache find their optimal expression in the Las Combes cuvée , crafted with spontaneity, or La Touge , matured with complexity. The elegant Syrah from a 3-hectare plot takes center stage in Les Planels , which combines aging in tanks with maturation in oak barrels. With the Zulu cuvée , Grenache joins forces with Syrah. Among the whites, Brama opens a new chapter dedicated to Grenache Gris. Full of freshness and aromatic tension, this cuvée grows in complexity through 10 months of aging in oak barrels, followed by 6 months in egg-shaped tanks. Always featuring Grenache Gris and Grenache Rouge, the Blushing Nymphe and Rose de Nymphe rosés complete the captivating and virtuous expression of Château Maris wines.