Mas Carlot 'Generations' Costieres de Nimes Rouge, Rhone, France

Discover the soulful elegance of southern Rhône with the 2021 Mas Carlot 'Générations' Rouge, Costières de Nîmes, France—a robust yet refined blend from the heart of the Camargue. Crafted by seventh-generation winemaker Cyril Marès, this expressive red celebrates the power of Rhône varietals with structure, depth, and a true sense of place. Organically farmed and aged to preserve fruit purity and terroir nuance, this is a wine as rooted in history as it is in forward-thinking viticulture.

Product Details:

• Varietals: 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
• Appellation: Costières de Nîmes AOC, Rhône Valley, France
• ABV: 14%
• Terroir: Rolled pebbles over clay-limestone soils at 70m elevation
• Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel; aged in concrete tanks
• Farming: Certified Organic (2020)

Sensory Description:

In the glass, 'Générations' shines a deep ruby with violet highlights. The nose offers alluring aromas of ripe red fruits—cherry and raspberry—layered with notes of sweet spice, black pepper, and a whisper of toasted vanilla. On the palate, it is supple yet structured, balancing Grenache’s round fruit with Syrah’s spice and Mourvèdre’s earthy grip. The finish is elegant and persistent, with fine tannins and a subtle savory complexity that evolves beautifully in the glass.

Winemaker's Background:

Mas Carlot is a historic Provençal estate located in Costières de Nîmes, a southern Rhône appellation where the Mediterranean climate and stony soils create ideal conditions for vibrant, characterful wines. Under the stewardship of Cyril Marès—an agronomist and oenologist with experience across Chile, the U.S., and Bordeaux—the estate has transitioned to organic certification, embracing regenerative farming techniques and minimal intervention in the cellar. Rooted in a 2,000-year-old winemaking tradition, Mas Carlot continues to honor the land while crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines for modern palates.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy this red slightly below room temperature (14–16°C / 57–61°F) in a large Bordeaux glass to highlight its fruit and spice character. Ideal pairings include grilled lamb chops, duck breast with cherry glaze, French cassoulet, or simply a rustic charcuterie board with aged cheeses. Delicious now, with the potential to evolve gracefully over the next 3–5 years.

Robust, radiant, and regionally true, the 2021 Mas Carlot 'Générations' Rouge captures the essence of Rhône red wine tradition, inviting you to savor each glass as a tribute to its legacy.