Domaine Gourt de Mautens blanc 2020

Domaine Gourt de Mautens, under the management of Jérôme Bressy, is a benchmark for Vaucluse wines. Since its creation, the Domaine Gourt de Mautens has embodied a singular philosophy, emphasizing absolute respect for nature and meticulous work in the vineyard. Passionate winemaker Jérôme Bressy has imposed his own style and vision, making Domaine Gourt de Mautens a veritable ampelographic conservatory and an example of demanding viticulture.

From the outset, Jérôme Bressy knew that the Gourt de Mautens estate could not restrict itself to the constraints imposed by the Rasteau appellation. In 2010, he took the bold step of leaving the AOC to grow and blend the grape varieties he felt were best suited to his exceptional terroir. Thanks to this freedom, Domaine Gourt de Mautens now boasts an impressive diversity of grape varieties, from Grenache to Counoise, Vaccarèse and Picardan. Jérôme Bressy has brought forgotten varieties back to life, giving Domaine Gourt de Mautens wines a unique aromatic richness and complexity.

The philosophy of the Gourt de Mautens estate is based on rigorous principles: certified organic cultivation since 1989 and switch to biodynamic viticulture in 2008. Jérôme Bressy cultivates his vines with extreme care, limiting yields to just 10 to 15 hectolitres per hectare. This approach enables Domaine Gourt de Mautens to produce wines of exceptional concentration, while preserving the purity of the fruit. Each vintage is a faithful reflection of its terroir, with no standardization.

Domaine Gourt de Mautens produces only rare wines, with only 17,000 to 20,000 bottles leaving the cellar each year. Jérôme Bressy pays attention to every detail: harvesting is manual, grapes are meticulously sorted, and vinification is carried out without added yeast, fining or filtration. Ageing is also a key element at Domaine Gourt de Mautens, with up to 36 months in foudres, demi-muids or concrete vats. Thanks to this approach, Domaine Gourt de Mautens wines develop impressive structure, silky texture and unrivalled depth.

Among the emblematic cuvées of the Gourt de Mautens estate is the famous Gourt de Mautens Blanc. This exceptional white wine is a blend of eight grape varieties, including clairette, roussanne, bourboulenc and viognier. Jérôme Bressy has succeeded in magnifying these varieties to create a wine of incomparable aromatic richness, combining tension and amplitude on the palate. Gourt de Mautens Rouge, meanwhile, is a model of elegance and power, with notes of black fruit, spices and a long finish.

The Domaine Gourt de Mautens style also stands out for its ability to produce long-keeping wines. Thanks to very low yields and prolonged ageing, Jérôme Bressy’s cuvées gain in complexity over the years. Domaine Gourt de Mautens thus offers wines that stand the test of time with rare elegance, revealing an increasingly refined aromatic palette.

If Jérôme Bressy is recognized today as one of the greatest winegrowers of his generation, it’s thanks to his audacity and exacting standards. Domaine Gourt de Mautens is the fruit of passionate work, constant attention to the terroir and constant questioning. Each bottle of Gourt de Mautens is an invitation to discover a unique sensory universe, where nature dictates and man is but a humble interpreter.

Buying a wine from Domaine Gourt de Mautens is to treat yourself to an extraordinary taste experience. Whether for immediate pleasure or extended cellaring, Jérôme Bressy’s wines are jewels of the Vaucluse, sought after by wine lovers the world over. Domaine Gourt de Mautens continues to write its history, vintage after vintage, under the impetus of Jérôme Bressy, an undeniably talented artisan winemaker. His unwavering commitment and love of wine make Domaine Gourt de Mautens an essential reference for all those seeking wines of emotion and authenticity.