The parcels are located in a small valley in Villeveyrac, with a distinctive microclimate protected by garrigue. The hot summer days are tempered by the effects of the nearby sea and Thau Lagoon. The soils are made up of clay and limestone on a bauxite ore, which is rich in mineral content; the presence of iron imparts freshness and natural acidity to the wine. The vineyard is certified by Ecocert, and treatments are limited to sulphur and copper only when necessary. No chemical fertilisers are used, only organic products are employed to replenish the soil organic content. The soil is worked carefully throughout the year except for winter when it is allowed to rest. The pruning methods are gradually being changed back to the traditional style of Gobelet to accommodate the effects of climate change. Hand-harvested