Wines, terroirs, winemakers of Occitanie
Located north of Montpellier at the crossroads of several Languedoc appellations, Domaine Saint Clément is distinguished by an atypical grape variety which is well valued by wines that take care of varietal expressions.
Produced by the vineyards of Woillemont on a seafront terroir, the Commanderie de St Pierre la Garrigue rosé cuvée received a star in the Hachette guide for rosé wines 2019.
The Commanderie de St Pierre la Garrigue is one of the properties of the Woillemont vineyards , whose most famous estate is the Château de Marmorières , the heart of family life. In short, the family that founded the La Clape appellation vinifies wines on two terroirs. On this estate, where several generations of Woillemonts have succeeded one another since the 19th century , the vineyards of the Commanderie de St Pierre la Garrigue were only recently acquired. Facing south and stretching over sixty hectares overlooking the Mediterranean, they hold the estate's finest resources. The terroir itself offers a mosaic of hues where layers of red and white soils coexist in an environment of limestone cliffs. Located within the Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Regional Natural Park , the site boasts well-maintained biodiversity. The typically Mediterranean flora includes olive trees, almond trees, dill, and other garrigue plants.
This environment, which shapes aromatic profiles, promises wines with a clean and distinctive character. The finest La Clape appellation wines from the Woillemont vineyards originate from these lands, and accolades abound, as was the case with the 2015 red vintage, which received a score of 91/100 from Wine Spectator . From this exceptional potential, a Commanderie de St Pierre la Garrigue rosé , outside the appellation, is also produced, offering considerable interest. It is distinguished first and foremost by its deliberately crystalline color with hints of peach and rose petals. The nose reveals vibrant aromas of small red fruits, interwoven with notes of strawberry and redcurrant. On the palate, a dazzling freshness unfolds, showcasing the aromatic vivacity of this seaside rosé. The fruit character is well-balanced by mineral accents imparted by this limestone terroir, with its distinctive characteristics inherited from its island past. This well-structured profile allowed it to stand out with a star in the Hachette Rosé Wines 2019 edition.
Spontaneous and impressionistic, structured and sincere, the cuisine of L'A Terrasse concocted by Arnaud Ronxin in his outdoor restaurant combines creativity and seasoned know-how.
The Villa Dria estate is also the story of a man: Jean-Pierre Drieux, who has chosen to stay as close as possible to nature and to the laws dictated by the land of Gascony when listening to him.
After having occupied the position of head sommelier in a beautiful establishment in Occitania, Brian Devaux currently officiates in Lorraine with the starred restaurant Toya. Professional and passionate, he won the title of “Sommelier” of the Grand Est at the end of the Gault & Millau Tour 2018.
The interest of a wine produced in a single varietal grows when it opens with a revelation. This is the case of a new cuvée signed Clément Termes which brings back to life a typical grape variety from the Gaillac vineyard that we thought had long since disappeared: Prunelard.
At Domaine Capmartin , in the Madiran vineyards , a distinctive style is emerging. Making wine with a philosophy that balances environmental respect and a new expression of the terroir, Simon Capmartin creates particularly appealing wines.