LE SEUIL DE MAZEYRES 2022

Le Seuil de Mazeyres 2022 is the second wine of Château Mazeyres, from an exceptional vintage. Thanks to unique climatic conditions, it offers a well-balanced and harmonious wine.

Consultant: Alain Moueix
Head of Vineyards: Jean-Michel Bernard
Cellar Master: Thomas Cézac
Administration, Sales & Visits: Stéphany Lesaint

Vineyard characteristics:

• Area: 25.57 hectares
• Average vine age: 30 years
• Soil: Clay-gravel and sandy-clay soils
• Grape varieties: 73.1 % Merlot, 24.3 % Cabernet Franc, 2.6 % Petit Verdot

Farming method

The estate has been organically certified since 2015 and biodynamic since 2018, and is a member of Biodyvin. In addition, the 2022 vintage benefited from:

• a very rainy winter
• a warm and humid spring
• intense heat just before harvest, giving perfectly ripe and balanced grapes

Vinification

Harvesting is done manually in crates. Then, the grapes are carefully sorted upon arrival at the winery. Fermentation takes place in concrete or stainless-steel tanks with temperature control, depending on the terroir, vine age, and grape varieties. Moreover, the extractions are gentle and slow to fully develop the potential of each batch.

Ageing

• 50 % in barrels
• 50 % in tanks

Average yield

38 hectolitres per hectare

Average production

30,000 to 60,000 bottles

Tasting

The Seuil de Mazeyres 2022 opens with a smooth attack, with menthol, spice, and fruity notes. In addition, the mid-palate is soft and juicy. Finally, the finish is fresh and lively. Overall, this makes the Seuil de Mazeyres 2022 a wine that can be enjoyed from its youth.