Mas des Escarades
(Winery in Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône)
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About Winery and Wines
At Mas des Escarades, every aspect of the estate is guided by a deep respect for nature — from vineyard cultivation to winemaking and packaging.
Organic farming practices have been in place since 1983, when the winemaker’s father began reevaluating his methods to minimize environmental impact. In 2023, this long-standing philosophy culminated in official biodynamic certification by DEMETER. All wines from the 2023 vintage onward are certified biodynamic.
In the cellar, practices go far beyond the requirements for certification. Grapes are handled exclusively by gravity, avoiding the use of pumps to preserve their natural integrity. Manual punching down and gravity-based de-racking are the only extraction techniques employed. Pneumatic pressing ensures that only the finest elements of the pomace are used.
No additives are introduced during vinification, and only a light touch of sulfur is added before bottling, solely to maintain a high-quality tasting experience.
Sustainability continues beyond the winemaking process. Bottles are part of a reuse initiative through a partnership with "Ma bouteille s'appelle revient", which ensures professional washing and disinfection for reuse. Labels are made from fully biodegradable seeded paper printed with organic ink. After enjoying the wine, the label can be peeled off, cut into pieces, and planted to grow wildflowers — a beautiful reminder that life continues even after the last drop.
At Mas des Escarades, the wines are produced with the utmost respect for nature. Visitors are warmly invited to meet the winemaker and discover the estate's unique production philosophy. This is more than just a wine tasting — it’s an opportunity to understand the deeper meaning behind each bottle and to embark on an authentic journey through the world of biodynamic winemaking.
The Cuvée "Hautes Sérines", a red Côtes du Rhône Villages Vaison-la-Romaine, is organically farmed and primarily composed of Syrah, with a touch of Grenache. Only 850 bottles were produced in 2020, followed by 1,500 bottles in 2021.
The Cuvée "Le Coustias", also a red Côtes du Rhône Villages Vaison-la-Romaine, comes from organically farmed vineyards and features Grenache as the dominant grape, complemented by Syrah. This cuvée saw a limited production of 500 bottles in 2020 and 1,100 bottles in 2021.
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