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Domaine Les Grandes Costes

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Located in the small Languedoc village of Vacquières, north of Montpellier, the estate Les Grandes Costes covers 14 hectares. At the helm is Jean-Christophe Granier, a former wine journalist, who took over the family estate—which dates back to 1868—at the turn of the millennium. He renamed the estate Les Grandes Costes, located at the foot of the Cévennes foothills, and now produced under several appellations: AOP Pic Saint Loup, Languedoc, and IGP Saint Guilhem le Désert.

Set against a backdrop of garrigue, between the mountains and the sea, Jean-Christophe Granier is dedicated to producing “Signature” wines, crafted with respect for the environment and true to the terroir: Mediterranean and continental influences, limestone and clay-limestone soils, and sustainable viticulture practices (now certified HVE Level 3), traditional grape varieties (Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan), and controlled yields.

The wines from the Les Grandes Costes estate come in two lines: the “plaisir” cuvées from Mas Canaille, which evoke childhood memories; and the Les Grandes Costes estate cuvées, rooted in a spirit of heritage and expressing the full character and pure expression of Languedoc grape varieties. These are authentic wines, true to the Languedoc terroir—a delight for the palate. A Favorite discovery Favorite

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