The region
Our vineyards are located in the southern foothills of the Cevennes mountains, overlooking the Mediterranean. They are located in the appellation of Faugères, the oldest appellation in Languedoc. The viticulture here dates back to Roman times.
The Mediterranean flora and fauna remain entirely unspoiled, offering ideal conditions for viticulture. Our vines fully enjoy the generous southern French sunshine. Thanks to this sunshine, we harvest fully ripe grapes every year, especially with mature tannins.
Situated between 250 and 400 metres above sea level, our vines enjoy warm days in summer and are cooled at night by the tramontane, a wind that blows, often vigorously, from the Cévennes mountains to the north. These climatic conditions, very rare in viticulture, considerably reduce the risk of fungal disease. They allow treatments to be kept to a strict minimum and healthy grapes to be harvested. The coolness of summer nights preserves the acidity of the grapes, which in turn preserves the freshness and aromas of our wines.
The climate
The climate of Faugères is typically Mediterranean. Summers are generally hot and very dry. During the months of June to August, temperatures often rise above 30 degrees, and on average they reach 29 degrees in the early afternoon.
The nature
The hills and mountains around Faugères are largely covered by forests. The most prominent one is the oak tree (quercus ilex), and on the acids slate soils chestnut trees are also widespread. Many species of animals have a protected life habitat in this area. An impressive variety of Mediterranean plants grows in the scrubs, particularly prevalent are the cyst (helianthemum), thyme (thymus), heather (erica multiflora), broom (genesta) and the wild rose (rosa canica).
The Languedoc
The encounter between Languedoc and wine took place with the Greeks, who around 550 BC founded the port city of Agathe Tyche (today the city of Agde). Following the conquest by the Romans around 118 BC,…
