The winery
Domaine Alain Chabanon
A producer from the Languedoc working according to biodynamic principles, known for elegant wines and distinctive terroirs at the foot of the Larzac plateau.
- Languedoc (Terrasses du Larzac / Montpeyroux - area indicativa) · France
- Since 1992
- 5 products
The story
Alain Chabanon produced his first vintage in 1992. The estate has grown, developing a range of cuvées tied to specific parcels: the vineyards are spread across several communes in the Languedoc, with its administrative base in Lagamas.
Production philosophy
Viticulture focused on the health of the soil and the vine: organic and biodynamic practices, soil management without herbicides or external fertilizers; the approach aims to produce healthy grapes and enhance the minerality of the terroir.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards on arid, stony soils at the foot of the calcareous Larzac plateau, with varied microclimates between Jonquières, Montpeyroux, Lagamas and neighboring communes that influence the composition of the cuvées.
Awards and recognition
Featured on the wine lists of Michelin-starred restaurants. Demeter biodynamic certification and organic conversion/certification reported by the estate.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Mourvèdre
- Syrah
- Grenache
- Merlot
- Chenin
- Vermentino
- Hectares
- 18.0
What makes it distinctive
- Vineyards farmed according to biodynamic principles; Demeter-certified since 2011.
- Terroir: arid, pebbly soils at the foot of the Larzac plateau.
- Notable cuvées: L'Esprit de Font Caude, Campredon, Le Merle aux Alouettes, Trélans, Saut de Côte, Petit Merle.
- Online shop offering the cuvées and a biodynamic olive oil.
- Estate and vineyards in the Lagamas / Montpeyroux area, Languedoc, France.