Clos Maïa

Le Clos Maïa in brief....

Géraldine Laval brilliantly manages Clos Maïa located on the exceptional terroir of the Larzac terraces.

Le Clos Maia, located on the heights of the Terrasses du Larzac, is a wine estate that embodies the elegance and finesse of great Languedoc wines. Founded by Guilhem Dardé, the estate is based on meticulous vineyard work and an approach in perfect harmony with nature. Each cuvée expresses the singularity of the terroir and the authenticity of the Mediterranean climate, revealing wines of great precision. By focusing on organic and biodynamic viticulture, Clos Maia is committed to respecting the soil and giving pure expression to local grape varieties. The wines, matured with care and patience, are marked by beautiful tension, dazzling freshness and remarkable aromatic depth.

Le Clos Maia extends over several hectares, nestled between 300 and 400 meters above sea level on the steep Larzac hillsides. This privileged location offers ideal conditions for the production of balanced wines, where the power of the Mediterranean sun is counterbalanced by the coolness of the high-altitude nights. The Terrasses du Larzac enjoy a singular climate, marked by wide temperature variations between day and night. This phenomenon favors slow, gradual ripening of the grapes, preserving their natural acidity and intensifying their aromatic palette.

The soils of Clos Maia are exceptionally rich, composed of limestone, schist and clayey marl. This diversity gives the wines beautiful minerality, vibrant tension and great depth. Working the soil is essential to encourage deep rooting of the vines, allowing the grape varieties to draw out all the complexity of the terroir.

The estate adopts an organic and biodynamic approach to preserve the vineyard's natural balance and best express the singularity of its terroir. No chemical inputs are used, which promotes biodiversity and maintains a rich microbial life in the soil. Ploughing is carried out with care and natural grassing is encouraged, allowing deep rooting of the vines and strengthening their resistance to climatic conditions.

Harvesting is exclusively manual, guaranteeing precise grape selection and allowing only the healthiest, ripest berries to be picked. In the cellar, vinification is gentle and natural, bringing out the unique identity of each cuvée without artifice. Aging is carried out in foudres, amphorae and barrels, to refine the structure of the wines while preserving their aromatic purity and finesse.

The work carried out at Clos Maia has elevated this estate among the benchmarks of the Languedoc. With limited production and constant attention to detail, each bottle tells a unique story, that of a terroir preserved and sublimated by a respectful and visionary approach.

The work done at Clos Maia has elevated this estate among the Languedoc's benchmarks.

Discover more great Languedoc organic wines with the Domaine des Homs in Minervois, on Domaine d'Aupilhac sur Montpeyroux, the Mas Jullien, the Mas des Brousses and the Mas de la Seranne in Terrasses du Larzac, the Domaine Maxime Magnon on Corbières or le Domaine d'Agarrus.

Given the size of Clos Maïa, quantities are limited.

Le Petit Clos is a smooth, silky red wine made from magnificent Grenache grapes.

Clos Maia Blanc made from indigenous grape varieties such as Grenache Blanc and Chenin, offers a refined profile of great purity. Its delicate nose reveals notes of white flowers, citrus and gunflint. On the palate, tension and minerality provide superb balance, with a lingering, saline finish. This wine pairs perfectly with seafood, grilled fish or lightly spiced dishes.

Clos Maia rouge is a cuvée that reflects all the finesse and intensity of the Terrasses du Larzac terroir. A harmonious blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan, this wine reveals a complex nose, blending aromas of ripe red fruit, spices and garrigue. On the palate, it seduces with its silky texture, beautiful freshness and remarkable length. It's an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, dishes in sauce or mature cheeses.

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024 on Clos Maia: "After solid training and numerous internships with leading French winemakers, she is committed to rediscovering the natural balance of the vine to produce wines that are digestible, straight and fine, with remarkable precision and control. The plots are planted with old Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah, Terret and Chenin (which came into production in 2014). We fell under the spell of this singular, coherent production, emblematic of the Languedoc new wave."