The winery
Mas la Chevalière
Wine estate of the Domaine Laroche group located near Béziers (Languedoc), known for applying Burgundian expertise to Chardonnay and for its modern, efficient cellar.
- Languedoc (Occitanie) · Francia
- 1 product
The story
Mas la Chevalière is the estate that Domaine Laroche developed in southern France during the 1990s. Sources describe the acquisition and renovation of a property with an 18th-century mas and the construction of a state-of-the-art winery near Béziers; some publications indicate the purchase around 1995, others report the site was established in 1996.
Production philosophy
Apply Burgundian know-how to the terroirs of the Languedoc, prioritizing precision and fruit expression through targeted winemaking choices and careful resource management.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Béziers area, the estate cultivates high-altitude vineyards on limestone soils that contribute to wines with good freshness. The setting is the broad Pays d'Oc / Languedoc wine region, with cool microclimates selected for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Awards and recognition
Special Jury Prize — 2021 Trophées for Energy Performance in the Agri‑Food Industry
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Viognier
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Syrah
- Hectares
- 32.5
What makes it distinctive
- An estate and winemaking project associated with Domaine Laroche, with a clear focus on Chardonnay.
- A modern winery focused on energy efficiency and resource management.
- Vineyards in the Languedoc near Béziers, on limestone soils and in cool microclimates.
- Area reported by sources: approximately 32.5 hectares.
