La Mariota is a young estate in Vingrau, one of Roussillon’s finest terroirs, founded by Argentine couple Cecilia Diaz and Guillermo Campos. The pair met in Spain before moving to London to work in hospitality, later settling in France, where their passion for wine deepened in top Parisian restaurants. Encounters with competition-trained sommeliers shaped their taste towards finer, fresher styles. In 2013, after the birth of their first child, they left city life for the Roussillon. Guillermo trained with Domaine Danjou-Banessy and Clos du Rouge Gorge before they established their own vineyards in Vingrau and Tautavel in 2017.
Now farming 8 hectares (with half reserved for future plantings), they work organically and vinify with minimal intervention. Their wines balance brightness, structure and freshness, capturing the Mediterranean landscape with a subtle oxidative touch — expressive, terroir-driven wines full of energy and character.
The lightest and most lifted red in the La Mariota range, Le Vol des Étourneaux blends Grenache, Carignan and a touch of Syrah from old vines on limestone soils. Made with short whole-bunch maceration, it shows bright red berries, blood orange and floral notes, with subtle Mediterranean herbs and spice. Delicate in colour but full of energy and texture, the palate is fresh, vibrant and lightly savoury, with silky tannins and remarkable drinkability. Best served slightly chilled.
Producer La Mariota
Origin Vingrau, Roussillion, France
Grapes 45% Grenache, 40% Carignan, 15% Syrah
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 12.5%
Style Medium bodied, fragrant
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Hand-harvested; whole bunch maceration for 5 days, fermented with indigenous yeast, aged in old barrels for 24 months, and another 6 months in tank; Unfined, unfiltered and bottled without SO2.
Notes Organic, Natural, No added sulphur, minimal intervention
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
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· FREE for orders over £120
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EUROPE
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· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
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Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
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