Mas De Libian

The producer

Mas Libian has belonged to the Thibon family for over 350 years. When their ancestor acquired the estate in 1670, it was then a hunting lodge. Vines became the Mas' main activity in the 1970s, with the construction of an on-site winery under the direction of Jean-Pierre. Today, the estate is run by his three daughters.

The terroir

Mas Libian extends over a typical Rhodanian terroir, consisting for the Côtes du Rhône Village appellation of rolled pebbles and red clay soils. In the Côtes du Rhône area, the soils are clay-limestone.

The property enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with strong winds and plenty of sunshine, and a south-southeast exposure. A few plots to the north are home to the estate's Syrah grapes.

The vines have an average age of 30 years. They are pruned using the traditional gobelet method to encourage good ageing.

Traditional organic viticulture

Mas de Libian is constantly seeking balance and harmony with the rhythms of nature. From its very beginnings, the estate has known only peasant work and organic farming practices. As a result, the soil has been kept free of chemicals. Only copper and sulfur have been used.

The soil is tilled with the help of horses, and the vineyard is managed using biodynamic practices, certified by ECOCERT and DEMETER since 2005.

The wines

All Libian wines are certified organic. The estate offers a fine range in all three colors.

Mas Libian red wines

The vineyard produces four cuvées of red wines.

Bout d'Z*n 2019 is a wine with good ageing potential, but it can also be enjoyed young. Made from a blend of 3/4 Grenache and 1/4 Syrah, it can be drunk as an aperitif or to accompany a family meal. This is Libian's largest cuvée, with a production of 60,000 bottles.

Calade 2019 is a wine that will go perfectly with anything that comes from the forest, from game to mushrooms, truffles and even chocolate.

Cuvée Khayyâm 2019, named after the 11th-century Persian mathematician and poet of the same name, is a spicy wine with oriental notes. It can be kept for several years. If you wish to enjoy it young, decanting is recommended. It's ideal for warming up a winter table, with stewed meats for example.

Cuvée Vin de Pétanque 2020 is a red with spicy aromas. It's a crisp, fresh-drinking wine made from a blend of 75% young Grenache vines with Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise and Vaccarèse.

A white wine and a rosé wine

Cave Vinum 2020 is a white blended from Viognier, Clairette and Roussanne. It's a fresh wine to enjoy with fish or southern goat's cheese.

The Buve Z'en Rosé 2020 blend is made from Mourvèdre, Grenache and Counoise in equal proportions. The result is a highly successful rosé wine that's taut, airy and very light.