2022 Maziere, Grenache Noir, VdF

Fabrice Monnin’s approach at Mazière centers on a rigorous, low-intervention philosophy, working his small parcels of old-vine Grenache Noir in the rugged landscape of Padern with organic certification. The vineyard’s limestone and schist soils provide a structural foundation of mineral tension, which is preserved through fermentation in neutral vessels and a purposeful reliance on whole-cluster inclusion. The 2022 vintage, characterized by intense summer heat and drought, demanded precise timing to ensure physiological ripeness without sacrificing balance. The resulting wine is defined by its fine-grained tannin structure and composed, linear acidity, reflecting both the thermal resilience of the site and Monnin’s commitment to capturing the inherent character of the Corbières terroir.