Domaine des Muretins

The Domaine des Muretins —covering about ten hectares—comprises several plots located in the municipalities of Tavel (6.50 ha) and Lirac (3.80 ha). It is a former family estate, consisting of a mosaic of terroirs of exceptional quality. François Dauvergne and Jean-François Ranvier, founders of the Dauvergne-Ranvier company in 2004, took over the management of the Domaine des Muretins in 2013.

The climate is Mediterranean, with low rainfall, abundant sunshine, and the mistral as the prevailing wind. The plots located in Tavel reflect the full range of soils found within the appellation, offering varied and highly interesting terroirs. The two plots located in Lirac feature beautiful, relatively clay-rich terroirs: stony terraces on a sandy-clay matrix, ancient alluvial deposits of red earth and pebbles, and layers of small stones on thin marl.

Vineyard management at Domaine des Muretins is carried out using sustainable practices: soil cultivation between rows, weeding within the rows, and sustainable disease control, all under the weekly supervision of Jean-François Ranvier. The plots are harvested at different times, depending on the ripeness of the fruit. All grapes are harvested by hand and transported in crates. An initial manual sorting is performed at harvest, followed by a second sorting upon unloading, ensuring that only perfectly healthy grapes are retained.