Discover our Wines

Discover the Marie Maria vineyards, a passionate adventure born from an unwavering determination to spread excellence and reveal the precious nuances of our exceptional terroir. Located in the regions of Madiran for red wines and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh for white wines, we distance ourselves from clichés to refine Madiran’s image. We are committed to offering you wines that showcase the best of our appellation: wines defined by their tension, freshness, and remarkable balance.

Our Blended Wines

Young and irresistible

Novel

No added sulfur

Denomination of Origin : AOC Madiran

Terroir : Parcels from the three main terroirs of the appellation (Maucor aquifer, gravelly clays, clay-limestone.

Grape variety : Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting notes : Immediate pleasure, lovely fruit, digestibility, suppleness, finesse, freshness and moreishness

Wine pairing : Roast poultry, grilled white meats, grilled ribeye… steak.

– Guide Hachette 2021 – 1 star (2018) – Wine Enthusiast – 91 points (2018) – Decanter – 92 points (2018) – Concours vins du Sud-Ouest 2021 – médaille d’Or (2019) – Wine Enthusiast 2024 – 90 points (2020) – Decanter WWA 24 – 95 points (2020)

Dry white wine

Novel

Denomination of Origin : AOC Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec

Terroir : Parcels from the three main terroirs of the appellation (Maucor aquifer, gravelly clays, clay-limestone)

Grape variety : Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, Petit Courbu

Tasting notes : Aromas of exotic fruits and citrus, great finesse, beautiful freshness and irresistible appeal.

Wine pairing : Aperitif, white meats, fresh goat cheese…

– Guide Hachette 2021 – 2 stars (2019)
– Guide Hachette 2022 – 1 star (2020)
– Concours vins du Sud-Ouest 2021 – Gold medal (2020)
– Jancis Robinson 2024 – 16/20 (2020)
– Decanter 2024 – 92 points (2021)

Sweet white wine

Lutz

Denomination of Origin : AOC Madiran

Terroir : Parcels from the three main terroirs of the appellation (Maucor aquifer, gravelly clays, clay-limestone).

Tasting notes : Superb nose with aromas of exotic fruits, truffle notes, beautiful texture with great freshness and liveliness.

Wine pairing : Smoked salmon, pan-seared foie gras, blue-veined cheeses…

– Guide Hachette 2018 – 2 stars (2016)
– Guide Hachette 2019 – 1 star (2017)
– Sakura Women’s Awards 2020 – Double Gold Medal – ‘Best Dessert Wine.’ – Guide Hachette 2021 – 1 star (2019)
– Guide Hachette 2022 – 1 star (2020)
– Jancis Robinson 2024 – 15,5/20 (2018)

Our great wine

Bonificat

Denomination of Origin : AOC Madiran

Terroir : Parcels from a clay-limestone terroir.

Grape variety : 100% Tannat

Tasting notes : A choice of a fully mature vintage, revealing the subtle and refined expression of Tannat, which ages beautifully over the years. Smooth and supple, with evolved aromas such as fine leather, cigar box, and forest floor. Excellent length.

Wine pairing : Roast poultry, meat in sauce, game birds…

Selected vintages – Limited quantities.

Our great sweet white wine

Bonificat

“l’Hinernal”

Denomination of Origin : AOC Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

Terroir : Specific plot selection for this vintage. Harvested on the first day of winter.

Grape variety : Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng.

Tasting notes : This exceptional cuvée comes from late passerillage. It offers a superb nose with aromas of candied fruits and white truffle. The palate is fresh and vibrant.

Wine pairing : Aperitif, premium smoked fish, pan-seared fresh foie gras, blue-veined cheeses, lightly sweetened desserts…

– Guide Hachette 2017 – 2 stars (2015)
– Guide Hachette 2018 – 2 stars (2016)
– Guide Hachette 2019 – 2 stars (2017)
– Guide Hachette 2020 – 2 stars (2018)
– Jancis Robinson 2024 – 17/20 (2018)

Our single-vineyard wines

Single vineyard

Veine

Denomination of Origin : AOC Madiran

Terroir : The Maucor aquifer, a layer of pebbles deposited by waterways, is found at the highest altitudes of the appellation (220-250 meters).

Grape variety : Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting notes : Intense black fruit aromas, subtle woody notes, with smooth and silky tannins.

Wine pairing : Roast poultry, grilled red meats, duck breast…

– Wine Enthusiast – 90 points (2016)
– Wine Enthusiast – 91 points (2018)
– Wine Enthusiast – 92 points (2018)
– Decanter – 92 points (2018)
– Wine Enthusiast 2020 – 91 points (2017)
– Jancis Robinson 2024 – 16,5/20 (2018)

Single vineyard

Grèvière

Denomination of Origin : AOC Madiran

Terroir : 3.68 hectares – ‘The ancient gravelly clays,’ found at the heart of the steep slopes of the appellation

Grape variety : 100% Tannat

Tasting notes : Intense and powerful, with aromas of black fruits, velvety and elegant tannins, and a lovely freshness.

Wine pairing : Game birds, braised duck breast, seven-hour leg of lamb…

– Sakura Women Awards 2020 – Silver medal (2016) – Wine Enthusiast – 92 points « Cellar Selection » (2017) – Wine Enthusiast – 93 points (2018) – Jancis Robinson 2024 – 16/20 (2018) – Wine Enthusiast 2022 – 92 points (2019)

Single vineyard

Grèvière

Denomination of Origin : AOC Madiran

Terroir : 5 hectares – ‘The ancient gravelly clays,’ on shaded parcels with eastern exposure.

Grape variety : Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng.

Tasting notes : Elegant and harmonious with floral notes and aromas of exotic fruits and flint.

Wine pairing : Aperitif, white meats, fish, fresh goat cheese…

– Jancis Robinson 2024 – 16,5/20 (2020)

Vin d’altitude

Mont Durou

Our great wine from a single vineyard parcel.

Denomination of Origin : AOC Madiran

Terroir : 1.5 hectares. Clay topped with pebbles, on the steepest slope of Mont Durou, at the highest point of the appellation at 260 meters in altitude.

Grape variety : 100% Tannat

Tasting notes : Freshness, elegance, and density. Red fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant). Finesse with subtle oak, and a beautiful finish.

Wine pairing : Duck fillet with turnips, beef fillet with bone marrow, carrots, and shallots; grilled duck breast…

– Wine Enthusiast – 92 points (2016) – Wine Enthusiast – 93 points « Cellar Selection » (2018) – Jancis Robinson 2024 – 16,5/20 (2018) – Wine Enthusiast 2022 – 92 points (2019)

Single Vineyard

Argilo

Denomination of Origin : AOC Madiran

Terroir : .45 hectares of clay-limestone soil, this exceptional terroir is located at the foot of the steepest slopes of the appellation (20 to 40% slope).

Grape variety : 100% Tannat

Tasting notes : A subtle nose, with notes of minerality, blackcurrant, and cold licorice. Spicy aromas, with a long chalky finish, hinting at the evolution of black truffle that will define the cuvée for the next 20 years.

Wine pairing : Dry-aged beef rib, lamb’s shoulder from the French Pyrenees, roasted mallard duck…

– Wine Enthusiast – 90 points (2017) – Wine Enthusiast – 91 points (2018) – Decanter – 90 points (2018) – Jancis Robinson 2024 – 17/20 (2018) – Wine Enthusiast 2022 – 93 points « Cellar Selection » (2019)

EXCEPTIONAL WINES FROM UNIQUE PARCELS

Partial vinification is defined as a particularly meticulous and passionate approach to winemaking, where each vine parcel is vinified separately to capture the unique essence and distinctive characteristics of its terroir. This method, based on the rigorous selection of small vineyard plots, allows for the production of wines of exceptionally high quality and remarkable rarity.

Each bottle reflects a specific combination of soil, climate, and human expertise, offering a pure and concentrated expression of the landscape from which it originates. These wines are true gems of winemaking, allowing enthusiasts to discover subtle nuances and aromatic profiles that cannot be replicated anywhere else.

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Where to find our wines?

If you are passing through our beautiful region, you can savor and purchase all of our vintages from the Marie Maria Vineyards by visiting our shop at Château de Crouseilles or Chai Doléris in Lembeye.