COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan
PRODUCER
Domaine Maxime Magnon
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Maxime Magnon is led by Burgundy native Maxime Magnon, who established his estate in Villeneuve-les-Corbières in 2002. Rather than inheriting land, Magnon purchased old, abandoned parcels of high-altitude vines and rented a simple garage to vinify his wines. Having trained under natural wine icons like Jean Foillard and Thierry Allemand, he brings a Burgundy-inspired light touch to the rugged, sun-baked Languedoc. The name 'Métisse' (meaning mixed race) refers to both the co-fermentation of red and white grapes and its stylistic position bridging white, rosé, and light red.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Métisse' translates to 'mixed race', referencing both the co-fermentation of red and white grapes and its hybrid style.
Fact 02
Maxime Magnon does not use tractors; instead, a herd of sheep and Jersey cows graze the vineyards in winter to manage weeds and fertilize soil.
Fact 03
The wine is crafted from remarkably old vines averaging 80 years of age, yielding highly concentrated fruit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are manually harvested in small crates and kept in a cold room to protect fruit integrity. Grenache Noir, Carignan, and Grenache Blanc are co-fermented, while Cinsault is vinified separately. Spontaneous fermentation occurs with whole clusters using only indigenous yeasts in concrete vats over 10 to 12 days. No sulfur is added during vinification, and 100% malolactic fermentation is completed naturally. The wine is aged for 6 months in neutral 6 to 8-year-old French oak barrels, then bottled unfined and unfiltered with a minimal sulfur addition.
