In 1933, Rochefort-du-Gard became one of the first town to join the newly established Côtes du Rhône appellation, officially recognized in 1937 thanks to the efforts of Baron Le Roy.
The richness of this terroir is expressed through the diversity of its soils: the rounded pebbles of the Villafranchian terraces, fossil-rich sandy marls, and balanced clay-limestone formations. These three distinct geological identities bring complexity, finesse, and depth to the estate’s wines.
Over centuries, the Rhône River has patiently shaped these clay-limestone soils, leaving behind a living mosaic of texture, warmth, and mineral depth. Clay preserves precious moisture through the dry summer months, while limestone reflects light and releases heat, gently guiding the vines toward perfect ripeness.
In this singular terroir, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre find their truest voice, resulting in wines that are refined, harmonious, fruit-driven, and beautifully structured for aging.
On the Signargues plateau, the Villafranchian terraces unite rounded Rhône pebbles with sand and red clay. Born of ancient Alpine glaciations, this singular soil naturally regulates moisture and moderates the intensity of the Mediterranean climate.
From this rare and distinctive terroir of Signargues emerge wines of depth and precision—elegant, layered, and remarkably complex.
Deep and stone-free, the sandy marl soils weave together clay, limestone, sand, and ancient marine fossils. Naturally rich in calcium and magnesium carbonates, they form a vibrant and generous terroir. The vines thrive along hillsides and terraces that gently curve in a natural amphitheater, giving rise to wines that are elegant, expressive, and beautifully balanced.
