The landscape
The terroir of ‘Grés de Montpellier’ extends over 45 municipalities, from the Vidourle valley in the east to the Hérault valley in the west, and from the Pic Saint Loup region in the north to the coastline in the south.
Sheltered from the northern winds, and with a climate strongly influenced by the proximity of the sea, the vineyards are located on softly rolling hills parallel to the coast, at an average altitude of 150 meters, but which can vary in elevation from 30 meters to over 300 meters.
The landscape is generally open, the vineyard is laid out in a lace-like pattern with the Mediterranean Sea visible from the high points. The maritime influence on this terroir plays an essential role; it limits the intense heat, reduces the diurnal and nocturnal temperature variations, and allows for a slower and more regular ripening of the grapes.
The soils classified by the appellation are developed on geologic formations ranging from the Jurassic to the Quaternary era, and are characterized by a stony matrix ranging from pebbles to limestone fragments.
The vineyards are located on the hillsides, in the valleys, and on the peaks, bordered by or nestled in the Garrigue. The natural vegetation of the garrigue is characteristically marked by the kermes oak and holm oak, and the cistus of Montpellier, as well as clusters of Aleppo pine and parasol (or stone) pine.
THE TERROIR &
THE NATURE
A mosaic of vines and shades of pebbles.
MARITIME INFLUENCE
A source of Mediterranean freshness and elegance in wines.
THE LANGUEDOC ACCENT
Art de vivre, everyday moments, iconic places, local pride and shared experiences. Effortless elegance within the rich family of Languedoc wines.
"Grés", terroir in the noblest sense of the word!
A gravelly, poor, and well-drained earth where only grapevines or olive trees can bear fruit…
Such is our identity, so characteristic of our terroir. Borrowed from the Occitan word “grés”, which means pebbles), carrying our distinctive accent with pride, and reinforced by our attachment to our capital, Montpellier, the Grés de Montpellier invites you to discover a truly unique terroir.
