Vineyard & Terroir In the heart of the South West of France
Located in the heart of the South West of France, the AOP Madiran extends across three departments: the Hautes Pyrénées (65), Gers (32), and Pyrénées Atlantiques (64), intertwined with the Pacherenc du Vic Bilh region.
A 58-hectare
vineyard
A diversity of terroirs
Currently, our vineyard consists of 58 hectares, producing approximately a dozen cuvées annually.
The vines flourish across the entire appellation, allowing the Tannat grape to express its full potential due to the diverse range of soils and terroirs.
The maritime climate and proximity to the Pyrenees result in mild and rainy winters and springs, followed by warm summers and exceptionally sunny autumns.
The combination of these climatic conditions and the diverse terroirs enables us to craft wines that embody the distinctive characteristics of the region.
Round Pebble : Terroir Moncaup
The soils on the higher slopes are warm, porous, and well-drained, contributing to the smoothness of the wine.
Pebble : Aydie and Madiran
The combination of gravel, quartz sand, and clay creates a well-drained soil, perfect for grape ripening.
Clay-Limestone : Saint Lanne and Quartier de la Tyre
Clay forms the foundational structure of these soils, complemented by traces of limestone, yielding wines that are opulent and complex.
In Grepp, on the lower slopes of Aydie, lies a rich acidic soil composed of sand and clay, locally referred to as 'boulbène'.
On the lower slopes, these fertile soils provide minimal stress to the vines, resulting in fruity and supple wines known as Vin de Pays.
AOP Madiran
The vineyard consists of 49 hectares in the AOP Madiran.
Tannat is a typical Gascon grape variety that plays a pivotal role in the Madiran replanting efforts. Known for being rich in tannins, the wines are high in antioxidant properties, believed to offer cardiovascular benefits. Other grape varieties cultivated include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Fer Servadou.
AOP Pacherenc du Vic Bilh
9 hectares of local grape varieties (Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Arrufiac and Petit Courbu). This white wine, wether dry or sweet, expresses an exceptionnaly diverse variety of aromas.