At the top. A small family property of less than 10 ha, located for several generations in the tiny Hamlet of Gasparets deep in the
Corbières. Pierre Martinolle (87), regularly helped by his children Jean-Pierre and Françoise, has produced authentic and exceptional wines there for many decades, in an artisanal and organic manner, while respecting the traditions that have been passed down to him. Arid soils of secondary and tertiary origin with outcrop of dolomitic limestones and sandstone, sunny exposure of the
Corbières (and
Corbières-Boutenac), swept by the Cers (a cold, violent and protective north wind) and the Marin (from the Mediterranean Sea) which brings its soft and warm humidity. Traditional and organic artisanal
vinification in centenary cement vats for the reds, in stainless steel vats for the whites and
rosés. Aging and aging in stainless steel vats and partially in oak barrels for
Corbières-Boutenac. The
rosés are produced by bleeding at controlled temperature. The blanks are produced by direct cold pressing. Organic Agriculture.
Jean-Pierre Martinolle focuses its sales “this year on the
Corbières Boutenac red 2016 and 2017, the
Corbières red 2016 and 2017, the red Sang des Pierres 2017, the
Corbières white and rosé 2019, and the Viognier Pays d'Oc 2019, then our new La
Serre wine, made from old
Grenache and
Carignan.
In 2019, the harvest was problematic from mid-August to mid-September, then confidence returned, we produced very aromatic wines with lower degrees than in previous years and with a quantitative level higher than 2018. ”
To taste absolutely, the 100%
Syrah parcel (IGP Pays d'Oc) red Sang des Pierres 2017, with a powerful and subtle nose at the same time, which develops nuances of ripe fruit (blackcurrant, morello cherry), with a full-bodied mouth. Always this remarkable
Corbières Boutenac Organic oak barrel 2016, Silver medal Amphora Organic Wine competition, with a complex nose with notes of plum and
humus, with dense but
fine tannins, ample, fresh and warm mouth with these nuances blackcurrant jam and pepper. The 2015, with blackcurrant scents, mixing color and matter, has a nice spicy finish, it is a perfect wine with a rabbit stew
or a
pot of lamb with croutons. Excellent
Corbières red 2016 Organic, 40%
Grenache, 40%
Carignan and 20%
Syrah, traditional
vinification in a hundred-year-old cement tank then stainless steel tank, a fragrant, full-bodied and velvety wine, lingering in the mouth, fleshy and very aromatic, with aromas of black
fruits very ripe. On the delicacies, the attractive
Corbières rosé 2018 Organic, 60%
Cinsault and 40%
Grenache, bleeding and pressing,
fermentations at controlled temperature, it has a pale and brilliant pink
robe, with a delicate nose of white peach, it is very supple. The
Corbières blanc 2018 Bio, 80% Rolle and 20%
Grenache, fermentation at controlled temperature, on lees, is all in
finesse, distinguished,
long in the mouth, with aromas of green apple and lime. And this very pleasant IGP Pays d'Oc Viognier 2018 Organic, with a smooth mouth, subtle aromas, with notes of citrus and flowers, is very persistent, a fruity wine, well balanced, with a nice finish .
