COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
PRODUCER
Mas de Libian
REGION
Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Mas de Libian Khayyâm is a red wine from the Côtes du Rhône appellation, produced by Mas de Libian in Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche. The wine is named in honor of Omar Khayyâm, an 11th-century Persian poet. The producer, Mas de Libian, is a historic estate with a family lineage dating back to 1670. The estate is situated in the Rhône Valley, benefiting from a Mediterranean climate influenced by altitude and characterized by rocky soils. The wine is a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, with a focus on organic and biodynamic farming practices.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a poet who celebrated wine and life.
Fact 02
Producer family has roots dating back to 1670.
Fact 03
Certified Organic and Biodynamic farming.
Fact 04
A portion aged in concrete and ceramic eggs.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Mas de Libian Khayyâm involves 100% de-stemming and light crushing of the grapes. Fermentation takes place in temperature-regulated tanks with a maceration period of around 15-18 days. The wine is vinified without added sulfites or yeasts. Aging involves maturation for about nine months, with 50% of the wine resting in large, neutral oak foudres, while other portions may be aged in concrete tanks or ceramic eggs. The harvest is conducted entirely by hand with careful sorting in the vineyard. The producer adheres to certified organic and biodynamic agricultural practices.
