Mas de Libian, Khayyâm, AOP Côtes-du-Rhône, Red
Mas de Libian, Khayyâm, AOP Côtes-du-Rhône, Red
The Thibon family bought Libian in 1670. A third-generation of the current owners Jean-Pierre Thibon and his wife Jacqueline have 3 daughters Hélène, Catherine, and Cécile. Jean-Pierre decided that the main activity at Libian would be wine: he built a cellar in 1970. The vines were, from the beginning, under organic agriculture: they plowed the soils, hoed by hand in the spring. A continuation of this philosophy and an important milestone for the domaine was being certified biodynamic in 2005.
Presentation
A tribute to Omar Khayyâm. 11th-century Persian Muslim poet and mathematician. Wrote several hundred quatrains celebrating wine and women. Carpe Diem philosophy.
Winemaking
Blending of grape varieties in the vat. 100% Grenache and Mourvedre de-stemmed Lightly crushed. Syrah vinified in "mille feuille" (whole bunches, destemmed, not crushed, crushed) Temperature-controlled fermentation. Maceration for 15 days. Gravity draining. Pneumatic pressing.
Varietals
Grenache noir: 75
Mourvèdre: 15
Syrah: 10
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14,5% vol.
GM: No.
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
