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Cyril Marès
Winemaker
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i. Biography
The Climb
Training at Montpellier gave Cyril Mar the technical base for a career built on repetition, judgment, and long service rather than display. In wine, authority is often earned by staying close to the work; his path reflects that plainly. Since 1996, he has been winemaker and owner and director of Mas des Bressades, a position that ties production, oversight, and house identity together year after year. That scope widened in 2018, when he became manager of Mas Carlot. Added to the work at Mas des Bressades, the role shows a career structured around continuity across estates rather than abrupt changes in direction. Mar’s profile is one of accumulated responsibility: keeping sight of what each site requires, sustaining standards across seasons, and building a reputation through consistency. He has also worked as winemaker at Mas Carlot.
Today
At Manduel, Cyril Mar’s work remains tied to the practical demands of place, title, and daily oversight. The estate setting anchors the craft in a specific territory, while his roles require the kind of coordination that keeps a cellar and an estate moving in the same direction. He also works as winemaker at Mas Carlot, extending that same working method across another property. In both cases, the emphasis is on continuity, discipline, and the capacity to hold a style steady over time.
Signature
Cyril's signature dishes include Cuvée Tradition, Quintessence, and Cuvee Excellence Rouge. The names carry a formal register, and together they point to range within a single winemaking framework. For Cyril Mar, these cuvées function as marks of authorship: distinct expressions made under the same standards of care, structure, and continuity. The signature here is not presentation but consistency—different wines held within one disciplined practice.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Cyril
What is Cyril Mar's current role?
As of 2026, Cyril Mar is Owner and Director of the estate.
Where did Cyril Mar train or study?
Cyril Mar trained at Montpellier.
