Mas Mellet Costieres de Nimes 'Le B', Rhone, France

The 2021 Mas Mellet Costières de Nîmes Le B, Rhone, France is a soulful white blend that dances between precision and exuberance. Grown biodynamically on wind-swept soils in the southernmost edge of the Rhône, this luminous cuvée offers a vivid expression of sun, sea, and sandstone. Crafted with reverence and minimal intervention by Emilie and Brice Bolognini, ‘Le B’ is a rare gem that shines with Mediterranean brightness and textural complexity.

Product Details:

• Style: White wine
• Grape Varieties: Roussanne, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
• Farming Practices: Certified Biodynamic
• Producer: Emilie and Brice Bolognini

Sensory Description:

This biodynamic white opens with a vibrant nose of orchard blossoms, fresh pear, and saline sea spray. The palate reveals layers of citrus zest, white peach, and subtle Mediterranean herbs, backed by a distinct minerality imparted by the red clay and sandstone soils. Its natural freshness and texture are buoyed by the proximity to the Camargue’s waterways and the cooling Mistral winds, culminating in a finish that’s both pure and persistent. Balanced and lifted, 'Le B' is as expressive as it is alive.

Winemaker's Background:

Emilie and Brice Bolognini began their journey at Mas Mellet in 2002, taking on a once-abandoned 27-hectare estate in Gallician, Gard, when they were just over 20 years old. With a deep respect for nature and terroir, they pared the vineyard down to 16 hectares and transitioned fully to biodynamic viticulture. Today, manual labor rules the vineyard, sheep graze among the vines in winter, and the wines are made with minimal intervention. Inspired by their friend and mentor Eric Pfifferling of Domaine L’Anglore, they let the terroir guide their winemaking philosophy: low sulfur, native yeasts, lunar cycles, and a deep connection to their land.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the 2021 'Le B' lightly chilled at 50–55°F. It’s an excellent match for Provençal cuisine, grilled Mediterranean fish, herbed poultry, or creamy cheeses. For an elegant pairing, try it with a citrus-poached halibut or Moroccan vegetable tagine. Its lift and minerality also make it a standout apéritif on its own.

The 2021 Mas Mellet Costières de Nîmes 'Le B, Rhone, France is a testament to intuition, ecology, and expression, a biodynamic white that speaks fluently of its place, its makers, and the natural rhythms of the land.