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More than 1,000 hectares of vines in two distinct "terroirs".

- The La Clape hills consist of calcareous clay terraces planted with traditional Languedoc varieties:
red grapes - Grenache noir, Carignan, Syrah, Mourvèdre; white grapes - Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Malvoisie, Clairette.Massif de la Clape

- Various soil types surround this hilly area, such as calcareous clay, siliceous clay and gravel, which suit a broad range of grape varieties :

White grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Viognier and Colombard.

Red grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot, as well as typical Mediterranean grape                                         varieties.



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