Château du Haut Maray
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Château du Haut Maray is a winegrowing estate in Graves, located in Mazères. Owned by the Lucas family since 1996, it produces red and white wines in AOC Graves, crafted with hand-harvesting and oak barrel ageing. Julien Lucas serves as the estate's oenologist.
Identity
Château du Haut Maray is a winegrowing estate situated in the commune of Mazères, in the Gironde department. It is owned by the Lucas family, managed by Raymond Lucas, with Julien Lucas working as the estate's oenologist.
History and philosophy
Château du Haut Maray was established in 1996 by the Lucas family, the year that also marked their acquisition of the estate. The estate is dedicated to the production of still wines.
Appellations
Château du Haut Maray produces red and white wines under the AOC Graves appellation.
Practical information
Address: 1, lieu-dit Cadillac, 33210 Mazères
Telephone: 05 56 76 83 33
Email: chateauduhautmaray@cegetel.net
Further information
The estate sells 100% of its production via direct sales, with 30% exported, notably to Belgium, Italy, and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château du Haut Maray located and who owns it?
- Château du Haut Maray is located in the commune of Mazères, in the Gironde department. It is owned by the Lucas family, with Raymond Lucas as the head of estate operations. Julien Lucas serves as the oenologist, lending his expertise to the crafting of the estate's wines.
- What are the characteristics of the vineyard at Château du Haut Maray?
- The Château du Haut Maray vineyard covers a total area of 2.5 hectares, with 2.20 hectares dedicated to red grape varieties and 0.3 hectares to white grape varieties. The terroir consists of clayey gravel over a limestone subsoil, and the planting density is 6,600 vines per hectare, fostering optimal soil expression.
- Which grape varieties are grown and what harvesting methods are used?
- For the red wines, the grape blend comprises 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. For the whites, it is 100% Sauvignon. The average age of the vines is 12 years for the reds and 4 years for the whites. All grapes, both red and white, are harvested entirely by hand across the estate.
- How are the wines of Château du Haut Maray vinified and aged?
- The red wines undergo a vatting period of around 30 days, followed by 22 months of ageing entirely in oak barrels, with 35% new wood. The white wines are also aged 100% in oak barrels for a period of 6 months. These ageing practices shape the estate's red and white wines crafted under the AOC Graves appellation.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château du Haut Maray covers an area of 2.20 hectares for red grape varieties and 0.3 hectares for white varieties. The soils consist of clayey gravel over a limestone subsoil. Planting density is 6,600 vines per hectare.
Red grape varieties
- Merlot: 70%
- Cabernet Sauvignon: 30%
The average age of the red vines is 12 years.
White grape varieties
- Sauvignon: 100%
The average age of the white vines is 4 years. All harvesting, for both red and white grape varieties, is carried out by hand.
Signature cuvées
The estate offers red and white wines.
Château du Haut Maray Élevé en fût de chêne (red)
This red wine, dominated by Merlot, undergoes a vatting period of around 30 days. It is aged entirely in oak barrels, 35% of which are new, for a period of 22 months.
Vinification and ageing
The estate's red wines undergo a vatting period of approximately 30 days. Ageing takes place entirely in barrels, including 35% new oak, for 22 months.
The white wines are also 100% barrel-aged for 6 months.
- Appellation
- Graves
- Commune
- Mazères
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Raymond Lucas
- Technical direction
- Julien Lucas
- Surface area
- 2.5 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Sauvignon 100%
Practical information
- Address
- 1, lieu-dit Cadillac, 33210 MAZÈRES
- Phone
- 05 56 76 83 33