{"title":"Le Mazel-Valvignères-Ardèche-France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/Le_Mazel-Gerald_Oustric.png?v=1765450159\" alt=\"\" width=\"379\" height=\"221\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/0C4329B3-9C2D-44E5-9A3E-A42683A36F4C.jpg?v=1765450164\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"380\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ephotography \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/notdrinkingpoison.substack.com\/p\/le-mazel-the-most-important-thing\" title=\"Le mazel\"\u003eNot Drinking Poison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eLe Mazel is one of the quietly beloved institutions of natural wine in Valvignères, a small village in southern Ardèche, France. The estate has been in the hands of brother and sister Gérald \u0026amp; Jocelyne Oustric for decades, farming organically long before it became a buzzword — certified organic since 2002 but living the practice far earlier. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eTheir vineyards spread over south-east facing clay-limestone soils kissed by mistral winds, and the grapes — from old vines of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Viognier and more — are harvested by hand and vinified with native yeasts, no additives, no sulphites and no filtration. Wines rise by gravity, never pumped, and speak loudly with fruit purity, freshness and a bit of liveliness that only true natural fermentation can give. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eLe Mazel’s bottles are simple, joyful, and sometimes a little unexpected — perfect for drinking slowly with food or friends, and ideal for a space like Murky where texture and character matter more than polish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"le-mazel-mias-2023","title":"Le Mazel Mias 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eThis is a lean and refreshing take on Viognier — dry, aromatic and very alive in the glass. Grapes from roughly forty-year-old vines are direct-pressed and spontaneously fermented in stainless steel, then left on lees for months before bottling, all without added sulphites. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viognier here isn’t flabby or too rich — it’s sharp, lifted and textural, with real freshness and energy.\u003cbr data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eTasting mood:\u003c\/strong\u003e peach and apricot flesh, white flowers, bay leaf whispers and a salty, almost spice-tinged finish that keeps you sipping.\u003cbr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e refreshing, aromatic and mineral-leaning — great on its own or with lightly spiced food. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murky Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144285864128,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/le_mazel_mias_2023.png?v=1770830492"},{"product_id":"le-mazel-vin-de-soif-2023","title":"Le Mazel Vin de Soif 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003eLiterally a “wine for thirst” — \u003cem data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eVin de Soif\u003c\/em\u003e lives up to its name. A light, bright red blend anchored in Grenache and Carignan with a touch of Merlot, this cuvée is made in a simple and open-hearted style: stainless steel and concrete fermentations, dry and ready to drink young. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s exactly the wine you reach for when you want \u003cem data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003ejuice\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003ejoy\u003c\/em\u003e without fuss: low ABV, pure fruit, and a gentle core that keeps the glass moving.\u003cbr data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003eTasting mood:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh red berries, a hint of herb, juicy mid-palate and a soft, drink-me finish.\u003cbr data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e light-bodied, fun, super approachable — your first glass and probably your last. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murky Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144287764672,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/mazel-vin-de-soif-2023-red-75cl-france-ardeche.jpg?v=1770830401"},{"product_id":"le-mazel-paulou-2023","title":"Le Mazel Paulou 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eCinsault named for Gérald \u0026amp; Jocelyne’s father — Paulou — and a new voice in their lineup. Made from young Cinsault vines with a bit of carbonic maceration (whole-bunch ferment), this red carries nervous energy and a vivid fruit profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paulou walks the line between light and expressive, with tart raspberry and softer plum fruit dancing off a touch of dusty spice.\u003cbr data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003eTasting mood:\u003c\/strong\u003e red fruit, gentle herbs, a mineral thread from limestone soils and a fresh, nervy finish.\u003cbr data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium-light, energetic, lively — very easy to enjoy by the glass and easy to pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murky Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144343929024,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/mazel-cuvee-paulou-2023-rouge-75cl-france-ardeche-2.jpg?v=1770830365"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/collections\/mazel-Gerald_and_Jocelyne_Oustric.jpg_copy_2.png?v=1765450315","url":"https:\/\/murkywines.com\/collections\/le-mazel-valvigneres-ardeche-france\/type_white.oembed","provider":"Murky Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}