The Belle Mare Estate stretches over 68 hectares around Thau Lake. 53 hectares are planted with vines according to a planting scheme that is typical of the Languedoc region: the famous Piquepoul, Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. More international vine varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon have been introduced along with other more original grape varieties such as Roussanne, Muscat petits grains and Viognier.
Country
France
Region
Languedoc Roussillon
Appellation(s)
Languedoc A.O.P.
Farming
Organic Farming
Website
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Wine
Grapes
Soil
Sand and limestone with small, chalky stones
Viticulture
Organic farming
Viniculture
Night harvesting; total destemming. Immediate pneumatic pressing. Cold settling (4 to 6°C). Low temperature fermentation (13 to 15°C), maturation on the lees in stainless steel tanks over 2 months.