These wonderful wines are made by Hélène Thibon, a recent 'Young Winemaker of the Year'. Her vineyards are situated on the Ardèche side of the Southern Rhône Valley. Hélène's wines are made in a traditional fashion, using organic principles and show fantastic fruit character and flavour concentration.
The grapes are from mainly old vines, the wines are unfiltered and yields are kept low. The vineyard benefits from 'pudding-stone' soils, as found in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. These stones reflect the sunshine by day, retain heat during the cool nights and make the vines work harder to extract water and mineral elements.

Mas de Libian Côtes du Rhône 2002

'This blend of Grenache and Syrah has a nose full of black cherry aromas and lots of peppery spice and chocolate in the mouth. A regular Medal winner,' Irish Independent. Featured in The Best of Wine Guide in Ireland.

Mas de Libian Côtes du Rhône Villages 1999

Grenache, Syrah and some Mourvèdre, to give further complexity and backbone, provide a more gutsy partner to the Côtes du Rhône. A big wine with good ageing potential and lots of character. A medal winner.
'Whacking waves of red berry fruit and a sensual mouth feel make for a seriously sexy drink'. Look out for this beauty in good wine shops and on restaurant lists.'
John McKenna, Bridgestone Guides

Mas de Libian Viognier 2003

Made from 100% Viognier, a wonderful example of what you can achieve with this shy, low-yielding grape. Highly aromatic, floral, with flavours of apricot and peach, some honey and vanilla.
'We would walk a long way for something as fine as Ms Thibon's Viognier… a really smashing wine'. John McKenna, Bridgestone Guides

Mas de Libian Côtes du Rhône White 2003

This blend of Marsanne and Roussane is a great example of what can be achieved wth traditional grape varieties, perfect soil and climate and a hugely talented winemaker.

Mas de Libian Vin de Pays 2002
This blend of Grenache and Syrah is a lighter summer style of Côtes du Rhône, but is still full of character. As organic wines go this is hard to beat at the price.