Le Mas de Libian in a few words...
Le Mas de Libian is owned and operated by the Thibon-Macagno family, a magnificent Côtes du Rhône estate. The estate is located in St Marcel d'Ardèche very close to the Ardèche gorges.
The terroir of the Mas de Libian is composed of rolled pebbles and red clay, and the grape varieties used are typically regional: grenache, syrah and mourvèdre predominantly for the red wines, and viognier and roussane for the white wine.
The vines at Mas de Libian are worked on horseback, and the estate has never seen a synthetic product since it has belonged to the Thibon family, i.e. since 1670!
The care taken with the predominantly south-southeast facing vines is one of the keys to understanding the consistent quality of these wines produced biodynamically since 2005 by Mas de Libian.
The wines of the Mas de Libian have made steady progress in recent years, gaining in precision and digestibility. The reds are mostly AOP Côtes du Rhône and sometimes vin de France.
Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2020 regarding Mas de Libian: "of great clarity, the wines shine with their fruity elegance."
Discover other Rhône Valley organic wines such as those from domaine de la Ferme Saint-Martin, those from domaine d'Ouréa sur Gigondas or those of domaine Pique-Basse.
Les cuvées du Mas de Libian
The Pétanque wine is a remarkable thirst-quenching red wine, but the estate's Côtes du Rhône are absolutely worth discovering and keeping to appreciate their full complexity.
Cave Vinum is a luscious white wine, full of sunshine and fruit, yet balanced. This beautiful bottle from Mas de Libian will go well with grilled vegetables.
Vin de Pétanque is a buddy's red wine to be drunk as a regal, slightly chilled treat; it's ideal on buffets and grilled meats.
Bout d'zan is an organic red wine that can be kept for 5-7 years. More powerful than petanque wine, it remains supple, fruity and digestible, ideal with lamb chops.
KHAYYÂM is a Mas de Libian cuvée created as a tribute to Omar Khayyâm, the 11th-century Persian Muslim poet and mathematician who followed a philosophy inspired by Carpe Diem. This wine, made from a majority of Grenache grapes, is partially aged in casks. Black fruits and spices accompany its structured yet elegant palate.
La Calade is the great red wine of Mas de Libian, powerful and racy, it's a Côtes du Rhône that deserves a detour and a few years of cellaring to express its full potential. Pair it with a daube or game to reveal its full potential.
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On which terroir are Mas de Libian wines produced?
Mas de Libian wines are produced on the Côtes du Rhone terroir in the Ardèche, a terroir of rolled pebbles and red clay.
Are Mas de Libian wines naurels?
Mas de Libian wines have been certified biodynamic since 2005. The wines are very low in sulfur.
What is the surface area of Mas de Libian?
The Mas de Libian today covers 25 hectares of vines and 8 hectares of farmland (olive trees, cereals, hay, garden, bees.....).
How do you call the Mas de Libian horses that plow the land?
2 horses are used for plowing: Nestor and since 2016 Bambi!
What red wines does Mas de Libian produce?
Mas de Libian offers 4 different red wines, 3 Grenache-based and one Mourvèdre-based:
- Kayyam
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The cuvée Cave Vinum du Mas de Libian is typical of southern whites. The palate is round and fresh, declining on a very fragrant fruitiness of white fruits and citrus. A gourmet white to enjoy with vegetables or grilled fish.
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La Calade du Mas de Libian is a powerful, wild organic wine, made predominantly from mourvèdre. A wine to enjoy with winter dishes, game and mushrooms.
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