Maxime Magnon Le Begou 2023

Wine Type: White
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Varieties: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Carignan Blanc (old vines, 50–100 years)
Appellation: Vin de France (from Corbières)
Country: France
Region: Languedoc – Corbières
Producer: Maxime Magnon
Winemaker: Maxime Magnon
Vineyard: High-elevation, old-vine parcels in Corbières; low-yielding bush vines, organically farmed
Soil: Schist, limestone, and clay
Farming: Certified Organic; biodynamic principles; hand-harvested
Alcohol: 12.5%
Fermentation: Native yeasts; whole-cluster pressing; fermented and aged in neutral French oak barrels; bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal SO₂

Tasting Note:
The 2023 Le Bégou is a luminous, soulful white that captures Maxime Magnon’s trademark finesse. Aromas of white peach, apricot, and lemon zest mingle with fennel, chamomile, and wet stone. The palate is textured yet vibrant, with orchard and stone fruit layered over chalky minerality and racy acidity. Lees aging adds a subtle creaminess, balancing freshness with depth. Elegant, saline, and complex, this is a Mediterranean white that rivals top whites from the Rhône or Burgundy in its energy and refinement.

About the Producer:
Maxime Magnon is one of the Languedoc’s most celebrated vignerons, apprenticed under Didier Barral and deeply influenced by Beaujolais’ natural wine traditions. Working with old vines in Corbières, he farms organically and biodynamically, crafting wines that are pure, expressive, and precise. Le Bégou showcases his ability to coax nuance and elegance from southern France’s sun-drenched terroir.