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“Deep inland, a vineyard clings
to the foothills of the Larzac.” |
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 Terrasses du Larzac |
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 Production centres: Aniane, Arboras, Argelliers, Le Bosc, Brissac, Causse de la Selle, Ceyras, Gignac (partie),
Jonquières, Lagamas, Lauroux, Mérifons, Montoulieu, Montpeyroux, Moules et Baucels, Murles, Octon,
Pegairolles de Bueges, Pegairolles de l’Escalette, Poujols, Puechabon, Saint André de Sangonis, Saint André de
Buèges, Saint Félix de Lodez, Saint Guiraud, Saint Jean de Buèges, Saint Jean de Fos, Saint Jean de la Blaquière,
Saint-Privat, Saint-Saturnin de Lucian, Soubes, Usclas du Bosc.
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Annual production :76 809 hl (including Saint-Saturnin et Montpeyroux).
Soil : Sandy, stony soil, red ‘ruffes’ in horizontal layers: limestone marl with overhanging cliffs of Jurassic limestone. Closer to the Hérault, cryoclastic limestone deposits with terraces of shingle down to the river.
Climate :The climate zone with the widest temperature variations, it enjoys relatively cool summer nights thanks to its distance from the sea and proximity to the mountainous Causse. As a result the grapes mature slowly and steadily which is beneficial both to their colour and the wines’ aromatic qualities. |
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The area is part of the historic Diocese of Lodève. Since the days of Roman Gaul, it has benefited from its position close to a major traffic route, an artery known as the Cessero to Segodunum Way (St Thibéry to Rodez), linking the highlands of the Massif Central and the Mediterranean coastlands. Grape growers have always lived around here.
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| Saint-Saturnin |
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 Production centres : Saint Saturnin, Arboras(en partie), Jonquières, St-Guiraud |
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Nestling in the foothills of the Larzac and dominated by the Rocher des Deux Vierges, St Saturnin’s vineyards enjoy a hot climate, sheltered from the wind.
The vineyard, along with that of Cabrières, was originally created by Nymphius, companion of St Benedict of Aniane. |
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| Montpeyroux |
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| Production centres : Montpeyroux, Arboras(en partie) |
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Montpeyroux lies at the foot of Mont St Baudile, where the mountains that support the Causse du Larzac fall into the plain. In the XIV century, the bishops of Montpellier had their summer palace there and reputedly much enjoyed the wine which had an excellent reputation even then. Montpeyroux wines are sumptuous and full bodied, deep purple in colour, with aromas of ripe fruit, spice and the garrigue. |
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