Background & Terroir

Roquebrun’s wine cellars were established in 1968 under the name 'Terre d’excellence', situated in the Haut Languedoc National Park, 30 km north of Béziers, between the two regional capitals of Montpellier and Toulouse. The vineyards cover 500 hectares facing south, on slate hillsides. The grape varieties of the Saint-Chinian Appellation are particularly well adapted to these exceptional production conditions. The growers use methods, perfected over time, which define the style of their cuvées and have helped them earn medals regularly in the Parisian Concours Général Agricole.

The exceptional microclimate is sufficiently warm to enable oranges, lemons and manderines to grow, the village is considered as the 'little Nice of the Hérault département'. The vineyards benefit from optimum exposure to the sun and are protected from cold winds from the north-west by surrounding mountains, together with the valley of the river Orb softening the climate.