Chateau Maris Rosé
Certified biodynamic, horse-plowed, and genuinely exceptional, strawberry, pomegranate, and a clean conscience.
Chateau Maris is no ordinary French rosé. Located in La Liviniere in the Languedoc, the first vineyard in its appellation to achieve biodynamic certification, this estate is the life's work of British-born winemaker Robert Eden, who rebuilt exhausted soils through years of biodynamic farming and built the world's only wine cellar constructed from hemp blocks. Wine Spectator has called the estate 'the biodynamic apostles of the Languedoc.'
Made from estate-grown Grenache Gris, the rosé is pressed directly without skin contact, revealing a pale salmon color and a clean, generous nose of fresh strawberry, pomegranate, and a touch of mineral freshness. The palate is dry, lively, and impressively precise, not the heavy, fruit-forward Provence style, but something more structured and food-focused. The vineyard's biodynamic practices, including hand harvesting and horse plowing, produce grapes with genuine vitality that shows in every sip.
Rated 91 points by Wine Enthusiast (2024 vintage). Certified biodynamic by Demeter, Biodyvin, and Ecocert; Europe's first B Corp winery.
Pairs well with: Grilled Seafood, Provencal Dishes, Goat Cheese, Ratatouille, Oysters
Good wine and a good conscience in the same bottle. Chateau Maris is the one you feel great about opening.
Product Details
Varietal: Grenache Gris
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Chateau Maris
Country: France
Region / AVA: Pays d'Oc IGP / Minervois La Liviniere, Languedoc, France
Winemaker: Robert Eden
Vineyard Area: 45 hectares (approximately 111 acres)
Soil: Schist, sandstone, quartz, marble, and limestone, over 50 million years old
Farming: 100% biodynamic; certified by Demeter (2008), Biodyvin (2004), Ecocert (2002); hand harvested; horse plowed; Europe's first certified B Corp winery
Fermentation: Direct press; no skin contact; fermented in hemp-insulated cellar (no heating or cooling)
Meet The Maker
Robert Eden arrived in the Languedoc from Britain in the late 1990s and transformed a chemically exhausted estate into one of France's most remarkable biodynamic wine operations. Chateau Maris holds certifications from Demeter, Biodyvin, and Ecocert, and was the first European winery to earn B Corp certification. The estate's cellar, the only building in existence constructed from hemp blocks, is a working demonstration of Eden's conviction that wine and environmental responsibility are inseparable. Wine Spectator has recognized the estate's climate leadership; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has praised the wines consistently.
Quick Facts
Certified biodynamic, horse-plowed estate. Strawberry, pomegranate, and a clean conscience. (91 pts, Wine Enthusiast, 2024)
- Best For: Al fresco dining, seafood nights, a thoughtful gift, or simply drinking well while doing good
- Style: Dry French Rosé
- Tasting Notes: Strawberry, pomegranate, and mineral freshness with a dry, precise, and lively palate
- Pairs Well With: Grilled Seafood, Provencal Dishes, Goat Cheese, Ratatouille, Oysters
- Body: Light, dry, and structured
- Rating: 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2024 vintage)
- Fermentation: Direct press; no skin contact; fermented in biodynamic hemp cellar
- Region: Languedoc, France (Pays d'Oc IGP / Minervois La Liviniere)
- Grape: Grenache Gris
- Alcohol: See label
- Serve Temperature: 45-50°F, serve well chilled
- Recognitions: 91 pts Wine Enthusiast (2024); Europe's first B Corp winery; Demeter/Biodyvin/Ecocert certified biodynamic; Wine Spectator recognition for sustainability
- Pairs well with: Grilled Seafood, Provencal Dishes, Goat Cheese, Ratatouille, Oysters
Shipping Restrictions
WINE SHIPS ONLY TO THE FOLLOWING STATES: California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wyoming.
A 21+ signature is required upon delivery.
Orders of 4 bottles or more: Please expect to confirm availability of an adult on premises to sign for your order. We will not ship without email or phone confirmation.
