Château de Jonquières

Château de Jonquières is a family-owned winery. Since its founding in the 12th century, the estate has been passed down from generation to generation without ever being sold. Without losing sight of this rich heritage, the young couple Charlotte and Clément de Béarn (the 32nd generation)—who are both charming and passionate—are revitalizing the estate step by step: conversion to organic farming in 2013, replanting hedgerows, launching a new cuvée, planting vines using mass selection (vines derived from ancient genetic heritage), adoption of a bold, contemporary visual identity, and the organization of a pop-up summer restaurant in partnership with a chef from Montpellier, as well as Wine & Jazz evenings.

The intimate vineyard of Château de Jonquières now spans 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 (significant day-night temperature variation in summer), and naturally balanced rainfall produce wines of strong expression, with finesse and freshness.

The vines are tended with respect; the land is either plowed or left with cover crops. Each plot receives personalized care based on its age (between 25 and 61 years) and grape variety, regardless of whether it is classified as IGP or AOC. The Château de Jonquières estate is now fully certified organic.