{"title":"Sylvain Martinez","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSylvain \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMartinez\u003c\/span\u003e , a winemaker living in the heart of the Loire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e A trajectory from humble vine to free gesture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Permanently installed in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThoureil\u003c\/strong\u003e , in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellars of the Abbey of Saint-Maur\u003c\/strong\u003e ,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSylvain \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMartinez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshaped his project through experience. Initially an employee of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlivier Cousin\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated his first hectare in 2006, then acquired\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe acquired \u003cstrong\u003ean additional 1.5 hectares in 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e , before fully settling on his land. Today, he manages approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 hectares of vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e , in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e , on grape varieties such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChenin, Grolleau, Gamay and Pineau d'Aunis\u003c\/strong\u003e . Since 2019, he has been experimenting with the use of \u003cstrong\u003eamphorae\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly for long-term macerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Wines without additives, honest, imbued with the Loire Valley spirit.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sylvain \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMartinez\u003c\/span\u003e 's winemaking is characterized by its simplicity:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewithout any added inputs or sulfites\u003c\/strong\u003e , the fermentations take place in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e . Its wines — red, white, sparkling or orange — boast a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epurity of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estraightforward structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand one\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emineral expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efaithful to the Loire Valley terroir. Among its references are wines such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Red Pineau d'Aunis)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrop of O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Chenin) or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(sparkling Chenin) illustrate this lively and demanding approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bianco-2024-sylvain-martinez","title":"Bianc'O 2024 - Sylvain Martinez","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/sylvain-martinez?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=mar\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sylvain Martinez\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSylvain Martinez\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's latest creation, Bianc'O 2024, is born from a blend dominated by Chenin Blanc, complemented by a few parcels of Grolleau Gris. The schist and sandy soils impart freshness and precision. Direct pressing, spontaneous fermentation, and a short aging on the lees, with no additives. The nose offers aromas of juicy pear, yellow apple, and wet stone. The palate, delicate and mouthwatering, lingers with a lemony tension. A vibrant, limpid, and luminous wine, with a frank and mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape varieties: Chenin \u0026amp; Grolleau Gris\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 11%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylvain Martinez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56248212783479,"sku":"SMARTINEZBO24","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/ddfc752ca6a0e24a6ca73b09bf1d24d3.png?v=1764142879"},{"product_id":"goutte-do-2022-sylvain-martinez","title":"Goutte d'O 2022 - Sylvain Martinez","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/sylvain-martinez?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=mar\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sylvain Martinez\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSylvain Martinez\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Chenin Blanc made from old vines rooted in the schist soils of the Layon region. Direct pressing of whole bunches, slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts, without the addition of any additives. Aging on fine lees adds texture and breadth. The nose evokes quince, beeswax, and damp chalk. On the palate, the wine combines depth and precision, with a saline minerality and superb tension. A vibrant, precise white wine, built for aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Chenin\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylvain Martinez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56248212816247,"sku":"SMARTINEZGDO22","price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/698ad4e9d2e8420e643ed46d36ffe221.png?v=1764142887"},{"product_id":"corbeau-2022-sylvain-martinez","title":"Corbeau 2022 - Sylvain Martinez","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/sylvain-martinez?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=mar\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sylvain Martinez\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSylvain Martinez\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Grolleau, grown on sandy clay soils on hillsides. Vinified without additives or filtration, this vibrant wine exemplifies the finesse and elegance of the grape variety. The nose charms with notes of white pepper, violet, and Morello cherry. On the palate, the texture is supple and lively, supported by fine acidity and precise aromatics. A sincere expression of the terroir, poised between floral and spicy, both subtle and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Grolleau\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 11.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylvain Martinez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56248213438839,"sku":"SMARTINEZCOR22","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/b079cbd0958f1af4b58bc5a88880c9c4.png?v=1764142891"},{"product_id":"onis-2023-sylvain-martinez","title":"Onis 2023 - Sylvain Martinez","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/sylvain-martinez?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=mar\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sylvain Martinez\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSylvain Martinez\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée showcases Pineau d'Aunis, harvested at perfect ripeness from sandy-loam soils resting on schist. Vinified with whole bunches and no additives, the wine is aged for a few months in vats to preserve its full brilliance. The nose evokes redcurrant, peony, and white pepper. On the palate, the wine remains light and streamlined, with an underlying mineral tension. A chiseled red, full of freshness, where the delicacy of the grape variety is expressed without restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Pineau d'Aunis\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 11.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylvain Martinez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56248213537143,"sku":"SMARTINEZON23","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/09607de6ed93fb98e5c988c2237dde86.png?v=1764142898"},{"product_id":"renard-2023-sylvain-martinez","title":"Renard 2023 - Sylvain Martinez","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/sylvain-martinez?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=mar\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sylvain Martinez\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSylvain Martinez\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the schist slopes of Thoureil, Renard 2023 blends Gamay, Pineau d'Aunis, and Grolleau, grown in living soils without any chemical inputs. The grapes are hand-harvested, and the whole bunches are vinified gently to preserve the purity of the fruit. The nose opens with aromas of raspberry, cherry, and a hint of pink peppercorn. On the palate, the wine unfolds with a fluid, vibrant character, taut with a fine acidic structure. A cuvée full of energy and candor, where the fruit takes center stage, with an ethereal, saline, and easy-drinking finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape varieties: Gamay, Pineau d'Aunis \u0026amp; Grolleau\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 11%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylvain Martinez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56248213668215,"sku":"SMARTINEZREN23","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/b4db8b0940860f6d654a89b9cf320d36.png?v=1764142909"}],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/sylvain-martinez.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}