Château Maroy

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Château Maroy, owned by Laurent and David Eyma in La Rivière, produces Fronsac and Bordeaux wines. The vineyard, covering around 10 hectares, is predominantly planted with Merlot on clay-limestone soils and farmed using sustainable viticulture methods (agriculture raisonnée). The estate crafts red, rosé, dry white, and sweet white wines.

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Identity

Château Maroy is located in the commune of La Rivière, in the Gironde département. It is owned by Laurent and David Eyma.

History and Philosophy

Château Maroy is a family winegrowing estate, held by the Eyma family for three generations, and possibly four according to certain records. The current owners, Laurent and David Eyma, carry on the winemaking tradition. The estate adheres to sustainable viticulture practices (agriculture raisonnée), driven by a deep respect for nature, a commitment to fine craftsmanship, and a desire to share their passion.

Appellations

Château Maroy produces wines under the Fronsac appellation, with plots situated on the heights of La Rivière. The estate also crafts wines under the Bordeaux appellation.

Practical Information

Château Maroy is located in La Rivière, 33126.

To contact the estate, telephone numbers for Laurent Eyma (+33 (0)6 30 80 83 73) and David Eyma (+33 (0)6 13 06 51 55) are available, along with a landline: +33 (0)5 57 24 95 26. The email address is laurent.eyma@orange.fr.

The estate welcomes visitors for cellar tours and tastings by appointment. Open-house events are also organised occasionally.

Find Out More

Official estate website

Frequently asked questions

Where is Château Maroy located?
Château Maroy is located in the commune of La Rivière, in the Gironde département, within the renowned Bordeaux wine region. The contact address for the estate is La Rivière, 33126, and it can be reached via several contact options, including mobile numbers for the owners, a landline, and email.
Who are the current owners of Château Maroy and how long has the family managed the estate?
The current owners of Château Maroy are Laurent and David Eyma. It is a family winegrowing estate managed by the Eyma family for three, and possibly four, generations. The current owners uphold the estate's winemaking heritage through sustainable viticulture (agriculture raisonnée), focusing on environmental respect and high-quality craftsmanship.
Which grape varieties are grown and which appellations are produced at Château Maroy?
The Château Maroy vineyard covers approximately 10 hectares. For red wines, the grape varieties are primarily Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Franc (30%). For white wines, the estate grows Sauvignon and Muscadelle. Château Maroy produces wines under the Fronsac appellation from dedicated plots, as well as under the Bordeaux appellation for its other cuvées.
What are the characteristics of the terroir and the average vine age at Château Maroy?
The terroir of Château Maroy is characterised by clay-limestone soils, ideal for viticulture in this region. The plots generally benefit from full southern exposure, promoting optimal grape ripening. The vines have an average age of around 30 years, contributing to the depth and complexity of the wines produced.

The Vineyard (Terroir)

The Château Maroy vineyard spans approximately 10 hectares in total, including 3 hectares dedicated to the Fronsac appellation. The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils and enjoy full southern exposure. The average age of the vines is around 30 years.

The estate's grape varieties consist predominantly of Merlot (70%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (30%) for the reds. For the white wines, the estate cultivates Sauvignon and Muscadelle.

Flagship Cuvées

Château Maroy offers a range of wines produced across different appellations and styles.

Fronsac Appellation Wines:

  • Château Maroy: The flagship cuvée of the Fronsac appellation.
  • La Part des Frères: This Fronsac cuvée is a bespoke “Signature” bottling.

Bordeaux Appellation Wines:

  • Le Rouge: A red wine crafted under the Bordeaux appellation.
  • La Rosée de Maroy: A dry Bordeaux rosé.
  • La Belette: A new addition to the range of dry Bordeaux rosés.
  • Le Petit Blanc de Maroy: A dry white Bordeaux.
  • Leygat: A sweet white Bordeaux.

The estate also offers wines in bag-in-box format, particularly for the rosé, Bordeaux rouge, and Fronsac.

Vinification and Ageing

Vinification and ageing at Château Maroy take place in vats and oak barrels. The estate's average annual production is approximately 100 hectolitres.

Appellation
Fronsac
Commune
La Rivière
Wine region
Libournais
Owner
Laurent et David Eyma
Surface area
10 ha
Grape varieties
Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 30%, Sauvignon, Muscadelle

Practical information

Address
33126 La Rivière
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Visits
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