Château de Jonquières

Château de Jonquières is a family-run wine estate. Since its foundation in the 12th century, it has been passed down from generation to generation without ever being sold. Without forgetting the richness of this heritage, the young couple Charlotte and Clément de Béarn (the 32nd generation), very engaging and passionate, are revitalizing the estate step by step: conversion to organic farming in 2013, replanting of hedges, launch of an original cuvée, planting of vines using massal selection (vines from ancient genetic heritage), choice of a contemporary visual identity, organization of a summer ephemeral restaurant in association with a Montpellier chef and Wine & Jazz evenings.

The confidential Château de Jonquières vineyard now extends over 9 hectares in the heart of the clay-limestone terroir of the dynamic Terrasses du Larzac appellation. The soil (highly draining limestone scree), the climate (wide temperature range day/night in summer) and the naturally balanced rainfall produce highly expressive wines with finesse and freshness.

The vines are worked with respect, and the land is ploughed or grassed. Each parcel receives personalized care according to age (between 25 and 61 years) and grape variety, whatever its IGP or AOC appellation. The Château de Jonquières estate is now fully certified organic.