The winery
Mas des Brousses
A small estate in the Languedoc (Terrasses du Larzac) managed by Géraldine Combes and Xavier Peyraud, known for artisanal wines with a strong presence of Mourvèdre and respectful winemaking.
- Occitania (Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc) · Francia
- Since 1997
- 4 products
The story
The project began when Géraldine Combes and Xavier Peyraud took over the family estate; available historical references online indicate that operations as an independent domaine started under their management in the late 1990s. Since then they have developed production by focusing on the characteristics of the Terrasses du Larzac terroir and on varieties such as Mourvèdre.
Production philosophy
The approach prioritizes manual work in the vineyard and cellar practices aimed at expressing the terroir: hand-harvesting, separate vinifications for each parcel, fermentations with indigenous yeasts, and aging in stainless steel or barrique depending on the cuvée.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located around Puéchabon, in the Gassac valley and on the terraces above the Hérault valley, in the area of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation. The landscape is typical of the Mediterranean garrigue, which influences the wines' aromatic profile.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Mourvèdre (Mataró)
- Syrah
- Grenache
- Merlot
- Chenin Blanc
- Vermentino
- Clairette
- Viognier
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Roussanne
What makes it distinctive
- Estate based in Puéchabon, active in the Terrasses du Larzac.
- Managed by Géraldine Combes and Xavier Peyraud
- Strong emphasis on Mourvèdre in the red cuvées.
- Hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts.
- Production of AOP Terrasses du Larzac and IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert wines.
