COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Marsanne, Vermentino
PRODUCER
Le Casot des Mailloles
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Casot des Mailloles is a legendary estate in Banyuls-sur-Mer, Roussillon, famed for pioneering the natural wine movement in the region. Originally established by Alain Castex, the estate is now run by Jordi Perez, who maintains the steep, terraced vineyards manually without any chemicals. The estate's name refers to the traditional stone shelters ('casot') found in the vineyards. Obreptice is a rare, highly sought-after white cuvée that captures the wild, wind-swept maritime terroir of the Mediterranean coast.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyards are so steep that all work, including harvesting, must be done entirely by hand without any machinery.
Fact 02
The estate's name, 'Casot', refers to the historic stone shelters built by vineyard workers in the region.
Fact 03
This wine is bottled with zero added sulfur, representing the purest expression of natural winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hand-harvested from steep, schist terraces. The grapes undergo direct pressing followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in neutral vessels. The wine is aged on its fine lees. Unfined, unfiltered, and bottled with zero added sulfur to preserve the raw energy and purity of the fruit.
