The landmark of our estate, the imposing Baume volcano, lies in the middle of our 12 hectares of vines – and offers a magic diversity of gravel terraces dating from over 2 million years ago combined with black granite and a mix of clay and limestone.

An exceptional soil offering a rare richness to produce wines with a beautiful complexity.

Nine Mediterranean grape varieties make up the mosaic of the estate’s vineyards. Mainly Syrah. Recently we planted the only missing variety needed to obtain silkiness and elegance we are looking for in our blends, Grenache Noir.

We knew little about Mourvèdre but have become passionate about this variety, planted 35 years ago on a large plot, after discovering it’s magnificent peppery notes, it’s length and aging potential.

The heart of our estate is a small plot of 40 years old Carignan Noir : even on dry and hot summers, this vine gives birth every year to sumptuous grapes, crispy at will.

And our most recent discovery, Cinsault, is a love story that has only just begun. Over the years we have worked to extracting the fruit and elegance of this grape and each year we have created an original red wine that just keeps getting better – and vinified without sulphite. Our ambitions are great for this little-known grape variety!

For the whites, we grow 2 sort – both originally from the Rhône Valley: Roussanne and Marsanne. Soon, Grenache Blanc and Carignan Blanc will grace our white blend. We particularly love the freshness and the tension that Carignan Blanc brings to the wine. Another great discovery!

The vineyard has reached a golden age: 17 years for the youngest vines, 40 years for the most revered plots! Our oldest vines are all harvested by hand.

What led us to immediately convert to 100% organic the day that we bought in 2008?

For us, it was a decision, and an obvious one, that we had made many years before actually acquiring the vineyard. Our vision is enhance and support the traditional methods of agriculture and reject chemically created pesticides that are toxic to the environment and human health. This is the philosophical reason!

And what can be better than picking and eating the wild leeks and asparagus growing in our vineyards! That is the gourmet reason!

We also appreciated the view of Nicolas, a shepherd in Fontès, who exclaimed « Youʼre going organic! Fantastic! I can bring my sheep to graze in your vineyards during winter because there will be grass again – and good grass! » In a nutshell – life! That is the poetic reason. What is more whimsical than sheep grazing in a vineyard!

And really, we are so happy that our children can gorge themselves on grapes during the harvest without fear of the dangers of chemicals. This is the family reason!

Organic wine is better for our body and our soul – and for the body and soul of our customers! There may be disagreement about the science and proof may not exist but it is our deepest belief.
And this is the most important reason.