Laurent Martray
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Crafting age-worthy, terroir-driven Cru Beaujolais from historic old vines.
Established in 1987 in Odenas, Domaine Laurent Martray is a highly regarded producer in the Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly appellations. Laurent Martray, representing the fourth generation of his family, manages approximately 18 hectares of vineyards on the Combiaty hillside and the slopes of Mont Brouilly, including plots with vines over 100 years old. His winemaking follows a Burgundian philosophy of long macerations and 10-12 months of aging in used oak barrels or foudres, with hand-harvesting and no pesticides in the vineyard. The estate is celebrated for structured, age-worthy, elegant Gamay wines that express the granite and blue diorite soils of the region.
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Who Is This For?
For those who appreciate elegant, structured Gamay that rivals fine Burgundy, and seek authentic terroir-driven wines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the signature style of Laurent Martray's wines?
- His wines are characterized by depth, energy, and structural elegance, often showing a mineral-driven profile due to the granite and volcanic soils of Brouilly and Mont Brouilly.
- Are these wines suitable for aging?
- Yes, Laurent Martray's wines are specifically crafted to be age-worthy, often requiring a few years to fully express their complexity and refined tannins.
- How does the estate manage its vineyards?
- The estate practices traditional viticulture with minimal mechanization, hand-harvesting, no pesticides (treating mostly with copper and sulfur), and respect for the natural balance of the old vines.
- Which cuvées is the domaine known for?
- Key cuvées include Brouilly Vieilles Vignes and Brouilly Combiaty from old vines, Brouilly La Folie, Cuvée Corentin, and Côte de Brouilly Les Feuillées from the slopes of Mont Brouilly.