Located in the Gaillac vineyards , the Cinq Peyres estate is run by Charles Bonnafont , one of the appellation's young winemakers. The estate, which benefits from remarkable topography and landscape, is entirely farmed using biodynamic methods.
Where flora and fauna abound
The site where the Cinq Peyres vineyard thrives is a haven of nature. The house and winery overlook a series of hillsides where a rich diversity of vegetation flourishes. Between the rows of vines, seedlings of phacelia, clover, cereals, spelt, broad beans, and radishes grow happily. Contributing to the enrichment and development of the soil, this flora also testifies to the vitality of a terroir where clay-limestone subsoils alternate with outcrops of more mineral-rich layers on the slopes. Below, in the folds of the landscape, the soil reveals a promising suppleness. A closer look reveals the evidence: a whole host of industrious organisms tirelessly aerate and enrich this perfectly cared-for and naturally amended land.
Where viticulture is haute couture
On the soils of Cinq Peyres, hugging the contours of the hills, young and old vines alike seem happy and free to flourish. Mauzac and Loin de l'Œil for the white grape varieties, and Duras , Braucol , Syrah , and Merlot for the reds, have found here a terroir and topography entirely dedicated to their full expression. The apparent freedom, of which the permaculture-cultivated vegetable garden might be the epitome, actually conceals a high-end environmental approach. Under this stewardship, the grapes produce exceptional wines. The wines of Domaine Cinq Peyres are the complete expression of the land, the vine, and the fruit. No additives interfere with the harmony of the bouquets or the brilliant color of the wines. All of nature's vibrant energy is concentrated and kept alive in the fermentation tanks and the aging cellar, where indigenous yeasts ensure the work of fermentation.
Where the wines are the reflection of the terroir
On tasting, the work of nature, guided by the winemaker, reveals itself in perfect harmony. The Antidote cuvée , where Mauzac and Loin de l'Œil sing in unison, showcases the melody of this white wine in its pale gold hue. The Cap de Beaux cuvée , a closer blend of Mauzac and Loin de l'Œil, is adorned with the subtle counterpoints imparted by aging in oak or acacia barrels. The aptly named Arrosé rosé delightfully tantalizes the palate with hints of residual sugar, gently preserved by natural fermentation. With the Antoine cuvée , Loin de l'Œil borrows aromas of honey and orchard notes from the estate's bees. L' Impeccable , meanwhile, is a red wine that concentrates the harmonious power of Merlot and Syrah, nuanced by subtle accents of Duras and Braucol. And what about A Cappella , where the 100% Braucol grapes offer a subtle hint of green, delicately enveloped in ripe fruit and then spices? At this beautiful estate, all winemaking begins with a love for the land and the vines, and a respect for biodiversity.
