Published: 22-12-2011
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Our domain
At 658 metres altitude, between the sea and the spurs of the Cevennes hills, the Pic Saint Loup is bursting with perfumes, pure essences of the most northern of the Languedoc appellations; holm oaks, garrigue scrubland, pines, thyme, laurel, rosemary. The fruits spring to life from the heart of varied soils, chalky-clay on marly sub-soils, and forge their character over contrasting seasons. In winter, the earth receives enough water to balance out the moderately dry summer and the swings in temperature between day and night. The exacting and contrasting Pic Saint Loup land and its soil types and climate, are all reflected in the traits of our wines.
Our property, La Bergerie du Capucin, extends over more than 12 hectares, on Pic Saint Loup land, in the communes of Lauret and Valflaunès. Only a few kilometres away from our home, winery and cellars, La Bergerie du Capucin stands proud: a property which has been in our family for more than sixty years, it is an everyday reminder of Jeanne, our ancestor, whom we wish to honour. Because wine is also a family affair, its beauty and its bouquet of aromas reflecting the values transmitted from generation to generation. Jeanne, an elegant, beautiful, very vivacious lady - shepherdess on the high plains of the Bergerie du Capucin - inspired our first wine, reminding us of the delicate, round characteristics of our family wines and the hill paths she trod each day.
Area under production (Hectares): 12 ha.
Average volume produced (Hectolitres): 215 hl in the three colours.
Average number of bottles sold: 25,000 bottles.
Distribution: wine specialists, on-trade, domain’s cellars.
Grape varieties: chardonnay, grenache, mourvèdre, syrah, viognier.