Château de Mayragues

Taking the wooded path leading to the Château de Mayragues is like stepping into a story! The story of a 12th-century fortified house and a thousand-year-old vineyard. Visiting this wine estate also means discovering the story of Laurence and Alan Geddes, who fell in love with a ruin nestled in the rolling hills of the Gaillac region.

Forty years ago, another story began there: a story of restoration, of bold work on 13 hectares of biodynamic vineyards, of a love for this terroir and its forgotten grape varieties. In the 21st century, the Mayragues saga has become one of transmission. Anne and Duncan continue their parents' work, with their Gaillac wines certified organic and Demeter. In the winery, visitors can continue the story by tasting their red, dry and sweet white wines, and wines aged under a veil of yeast. Making wine, yes. But not at the expense of the vine and its environment! In 1999, Château de Mayragues was the first winery in the Gaillac region to embrace biodynamic farming. Throughout the seasons, the winemakers tend to the vines, prioritizing soil health and biodiversity. They follow the lunar and planetary calendars to provide the plants with specific care. Thus, they learned the secret of horn manure and other herbal teas! The result: the roots penetrate deeper into the soil, the vines are more resilient, and their grapes have a truly remarkable character! After the manual harvest, in the winery, the winemaking process follows a very prestigious quality charter, that of “Renaissance des AOC”. The wine is then bottled at the château before gracing the tables of gourmets.

Information

Domain Name:
Château de Mayragues
Winemaker's Name:
Famille Geddes
Country:
France
Region:
Southwest
Appellations:
Gaillac, Vin de France
Farming:
Organic / Biodynamic (Ecocert, Demeter)
Grape varieties:
Syrah, Duras, Gamay, Loin de l’œil (len de l’el), Braucol, Cabernet sauvignon, Braucol (, ) et cabernet sauvignon (, ), Loin de l'oeil, Loin de l’œil, Mauzac, Loin de l'oeil (len de l'el)