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Carmarans Maximus 2022

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Style: Dry, light-bodied red with bright acidity and silky tannins; fresh and vibrant from carbonic maceration; zero-zero (no added sulfites)
Grapes & Terroir: 100% Fer Servadou from vines aged 20–50 years on granitic soils at 450m elevation near Marcillac-Vallon, Aveyron
Winemaking: 16 days whole-bunch carbonic maceration, gentle pressing, blending of free-run and press juices, 12 months aging in old barriques, unfined/unfiltered
Serving Temperature & Decanting: Serve lightly chilled at 55–59°F; no decanting required
Pairing: Aligot (Auvergnat potato-cheese dish)
Similar To: Fresh Marcillac reds or lighter cru Beaujolais; shares carbonic lift with Gamay-based wines

Carmarans Maximus 2022 is a natural red wine produced by Nicolas Carmarans in the Aveyron region of southwestern France. Made from 100% Fer Servadou sourced from vines aged 20 to 50 years planted on granitic soils at approximately 450 meters elevation, Carmarans Maximus 2022 undergoes 16 days of whole-bunch carbonic maceration. After gentle pressing, free-run and press juices are blended and aged for 12 months in old barriques. The wine is bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfites. 11.5% alcohol.

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Producer profile

Carmarans

Nicolas Carmarans came to winemaking through an unusual route. A grandson of Aveyron natives who migrated to Paris, he grew up surrounded by the bistro trade and developed an early passion for natural wine. In 1994, he opened Café de la Nouvelle Mairie in the city's 5th arrondissement. With nearly 400 references, the bistro became one of Paris's pioneering natural wine bars, shaping Nicolas's palate through years of tasting and conversation.

The desire to make his own wine eventually proved irresistible. In 2000, Nicolas returned to his ancestral village near Campouriez in Aveyron and planted his first 0.3 hectares. For years he divided his time between Paris and the steep slopes above the Selves River. In 2007, he committed fully, purchasing the vineyard Le Mauvais Temps along with a house in one of France's most remote and beautiful viticultural settings.

Today Nicolas farms approximately 4 hectares organically on precipitous terraces worked by caterpillar tractor or winch. He cultivates indigenous varieties—Fer Servadou, the rare Négret de Banhars—alongside Chenin Blanc, Gamay, and Pinot Noir. For Maximus, he sources Fer Servadou from massal selection vines at a grape conservatory in Marcillac-Vallon, farmed organically by his cousin at 450 meters on granitic soils.

Winemaking follows strict non-intervention principles. The grapes undergo 16 days of whole-bunch carbonic maceration before aging in old barriques. Wines are bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfites. The result is fresh, vibrant, and aromatic—a lighter counterpart to the more powerful Fer de Sang cuvée from clay soils.

Explore more from Nicolas Carmarans including Mauvais Temps and Selves Chenin Blanc, or browse the best-sellers collection at Primal Wine.

Wine region

Aveyron, France

Aveyron sits deep in the foothills of the Massif Central, one of France's largest yet least populated départements. This rugged southwestern landscape—carved by the Lot, Truyère, and Selves rivers—holds some of the country's oldest and most isolated vineyards. In medieval times, Aveyron supplied wines to pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago, and the region cultivated over 2,000 hectares of vines at its peak.

Phylloxera, two world wars, and the collapse of local mining devastated viticulture here. Many families abandoned the land for Paris, leaving only a handful of hectares under vine today. The main appellations—Marcillac, Entraygues-Le Fel, and Estaing—produce small quantities of distinctive wines, while the broader IGP Aveyron designation covers wines from across the département.

Terroir varies dramatically across Aveyron's river valleys. Near Marcillac-Vallon, where Nicolas Carmarans sources grapes for Maximus, granitic soils at 450 meters elevation produce wines with marked freshness and fine tannins. Elsewhere, red clay rich in iron oxide—locally called rougiers—yields darker, more structured wines. Continental winters and Mediterranean-influenced summers create significant diurnal temperature variation, allowing grapes to ripen slowly while retaining acidity.

Fer Servadou dominates red wine production. Known locally as Mansois (and as Braucol in Gaillac), this indigenous variety produces wines with characteristic raspberry fruit, peppery spice, and smoky undertones. The combination of challenging terrain, forgotten grape varieties, and minimal intervention has attracted a new generation of natural winemakers seeking authenticity from overlooked corners of France.

Browse Aveyron wines in the French natural wine collection and explore red natural wines at Primal Wine.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

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We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

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Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Do I have to sign upon delivery?

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2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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