Mas de Valériole
Mas de Valériole is located within an outstanding territory: the Camargue Regional Nature Park in Provence. Founded in 1426, Mas de Valériole bears the name of it’s founder, Doctor François de Vallériole from Arles. Today Valériole is the Michel family story, settling here in the late 1950’s three generations now work the land together, growing rice, sunflower, wheat and cultivating wine. Reconstruction of the vineyard resulted in the selection of varieties based on their aromatic potential as they relate to the very specific terroir of Camargue. These include Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Caladoc, Marselan, Chardonnay and Vermentino. Committed to organic farming since 2006, the passion for preserving nature resulted in growing a vineyard in full respect for the environment.
Camargue, Provence
Situated on the Rhone Delta between the city of Arles and The Mediterranean Sea, The Camargue Region itself was designated a Uniseco World Heritage Site in 1986. It’s marshy fields are dotted with black bulls, white horses, pink flamingos and vineyards. The fertile alluvial soil is made up of rough mineral sands, clay and gravel rich in organic matter, brought in over the centuries from the wind and the sea. The combination of Mediterranean influences and delta soil qualities lend an original character to the wines of the region.
Mas de Valériole organic vineyard, Camargue Regional Nature Park - Provence
Winemaker
Patrick & Maxim Michel
Vineyard
Size
32 hectares
Annual
Production
110,000 Bottles
Wines We Carry
Attributes:
Origin: Provence, France - IGP Vin de Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot
Production: Organically grown grapes are hand harvested followed by a short skin contact maceration before pressing. Controlled temperature fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks.
Appearance: Pale pink.
Nose: Fresh red fruits.
Taste: Light bodied wine of cherries and summer berries, especially strawberry. Mineral dry and fresh finish.
Gastronomy: On its own on a warm day, with summer salads, grilled meats, and desserts with berries.
13% ABV
Serve Chilled.
Attributes:
Origin: Provence, France - IGP Vin de Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 50% + Merlot 35% + Marselan 15%
Production: Organically grown grapes are hand harvested, with 4 days of skin contact maceration at low temperature followed by controlled temperature fermentation.
Appearance: Bright ruby.
Nose: Delicate hints of wild strawberries and blackcurrant.
Taste: The mouth is round and expressive of black fruits with silky tannins.
Gastronomy: Charcuterie, goats cheese and grilled or roasted meats.
13% ABV
Attributes:
Origin: Provence, France - 2016 IGP Vin de Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône
Grape Varieties: 50% Chardonnay + 50% Rolle (Vermentino)
Production: Organically grown grapes are hand harvested from select parcels and aged in French oak barriques for 12 months.
Appearance: Yellow with light green reflections.
Nose: Complex with candied citrus, mild butter and vanilla.
Taste: Round mouthfeel. Both nose and palate are dominated by candied citrus aromas with vanilla, and butter notes. The attack is soft with ample mouthfeel and a fresh and long finish.
Gastronomy: A great wine for cheese or a meal, especially poultry or cream dishes.
13% ABV
Attributes:
Origin: Provence, France - IGP Vin de Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône
Grape Variety: 100% Caladoc
Production: Organically grown grapes are hand harvested, skin contact maceration at low temperature using the saignée method followed by controlled temperature fermentation.
Appearance: Bright pink.
Nose: Fine and delicate with notes of grapefruit and lime zest.
Taste: Cherries, and red fruits with a long mineral finish.
Gastronomy: Versatile everyday wine. Excellent with exotic spiced dishes such as paella with saffron, arrabbiata and Thai food.
13% ABV
Attributes:
Origin: Provence, France - 2015 IGP Vin de Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône
Grape Variety: 100% Marselan
Production: Organically grown grapes are hand harvested and parcellar selected. Four day maceration at low temperature followed by controlled temperature fermentation. Aging in French oak barriques for 24 months.
Appearance: Intense purple color.
Nose: Powerful nose of cherry pie and ripe red fruits.
Taste: On the palate fresh cherries, fresh with fudgy silky tannins.. The finish is elegant, smooth and long with notes of panettone/candied fruit.
Gastronomy: Best enjoyed with stews, heavy soups and roasted meats.
14% ABV