Caves de Sieur d'Arques
www.sieurdarques.com
Aimery Sieur d’Arques is situated 25 km from Carcassonne. One of the leading wine entities in the Languedoc region, Aimery Sieur d’Arques combines the latest wine producing technology with a healthy respect for tradition.
Considered a pioneer in Languedoc Roussillon in terms of quality of production and wine-growing techniques, La Cave des Vignerons du Sieur d’Arques was one of the first wineries in the eighties to develop plot-based selection in its 2,800 hectares of AOC vineyard.
Our terroir, which benefits from the Mediterranean sun, tempered by proximity to the Pyrénées and the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, combines ideal conditions for producing great wines.
In order to preserve our long-standing reputation for great wines, we are committed to being pioneers in innovation and pursuit of excellence in keeping with the following guidelines: a vineyard on the cutting edge, the right technical resources, a team of creative oenologists.
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Domaine de l'Hortus
www.vignobles-orliac.com
Orliac vineyards are surrounded by garrigue, perched on the hillsides, in the hinterland, north of Montpellier. They cover 60 hectares of well-trimmed rows, stretching between the Serrane and the Pic Saint Loup mountains.
When you arrive at Hortus, in such a wild setting, you might believe for a moment that you are in the heart of Oregon, in a New World vineyard. The road peters out at the gate of the domain which leads to a wooden house, off the beaten track, built in a style combining avant-garde architecture and forest tradition. A quiet harmony emanates from this magic place...
Winemaker: Jean Orliac
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Domaine Singla - Biodynamic
www.domainesingla.com
Laurent de Besombes, half-way through his law studies, realised that his real interest and passion was wine, and since 2001 has managed the family vineyard. He decided to put aside the 25 best hectares in order to dedicate the most promising soils and vines for developing Domaine Singla wines. The process has also involved replacing all synthetic pesticides with natural controls, as well as carrying out short pruning and ‘green harvesting’. The vines are at their best when yielding 15 to 20hL per hectare, so the objective is to produce less wine but of higher quality, each plot being vinified separately to secure the distinctive elements of the terroir.
Winemaker: Laurent de Besombes Singla
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Mas Amiel
www.masamiel.fr
A MYTHICAL ESTATE, recognised world-wide by fortified wine lovers. Protected on the north side by the Corbières range and on the south side by the steep foothills of the Pyrenees, Mas Amiel, situated close to the village of Maury, extends across 220 hectares including 150 under vine.
AN EXCEPTIONAL ENVIRONMENT: extreme temperatures and schisty soil are the kingdom of Grenache. Old clones that had fallen out of production have preserved intact the genetic material from which the present vines derive.
A UNIQUE TERROIR: Swept by the tramontana wind and exposed to scorching temperatures, this terroir of extreme conditions is formed by schist, ideally suited for Grenache and Carignan. Resistant to wind and drought, these grape varieties give their best in this soil. Their roots manage to break through the schist, allowing them to find freshness deep in the ground. This is why the wines made from Grenache express strongly the mineral characteristics of the terroir.
A PERMANENT QUEST: taking into consideration the diversity of terrain, associated with a remarkably varied environment, Olivier Decelle has adopted vinegrowing practices based on observation and experimentation.
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Winemaker: Olivier Decelle
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