COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Fer Servadou
PRODUCER
Nicolas Carmarans
REGION
Aveyron
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Maximus is a red wine from Nicolas Carmarans, a producer known for his natural winemaking approach in the Aveyron region of France. The wine is made exclusively from the Fer Servadou grape, a local variety. Carmarans' philosophy centers on purity and elegance, creating wines that are distinct from the more traditional styles of Aveyron. This particular wine is crafted using minimal intervention, resulting in a 'zero-zero' designation, meaning no sulfites are added, and the wine is neither fined nor filtered. The grapes are sourced from old vines grown on granitic soils at high elevation, contributing to the wine's unique character.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
13-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fer Servadou is locally known as Mansois.
Fact 02
The wine is made with 100% whole-bunch carbonic maceration.
Fact 03
Nicolas Carmarans previously owned a famous natural wine bar in Paris.
Fact 04
This is a 'zero-zero' wine: no added sulfites, fining, or filtration.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Maximus is crafted by Nicolas Carmarans using a natural winemaking approach. The grapes are sourced from organically farmed vines aged 20-50 years, planted on granitic soils. The winemaking process begins with 16 days of whole-bunch carbonic maceration, a technique chosen to enhance freshness and fruit expression. After a gentle pressing, the wine is aged for 12 months in old barriques. True to his natural philosophy, Carmarans bottles the wine without any fining, filtration, or added sulfites, resulting in a pure and unadulterated expression of the Fer Servadou grape and its terroir.
