Winery Domaine Clavel

Family-run, the estate is now led by Claire Clavel with the support of her father, Denis; the official website describes a centuries-old family tradition, while internal press materials cite a founding in the 20th century. To avoid reporting a contradictory date I left the foundation_year field null and note here the generational continuity and the company's transition to modern management with direct sales and an online shop.

The estate states an approach centered on respecting natural rhythms and preserving the grape variety's expressiveness: harvesting at maturity, separate vinifications by parcel and variety, careful blending, and aging in wood or stainless steel according to the desired profile. The website also mentions using the lunar calendar as a guide for some phases of work in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Located in Saint-Gervais, the estate benefits from a Mediterranean climate tempered by the freshness coming from the Cévennes and the action of the Mistral. The vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soils and areas of sandstone; some descriptions indicate an average altitude of around 200 m for certain crus.