The Domaine Gardies vineyards nestle in the foothills of Corbières, where the clay-limestone of the scrubland gives this part of the Domaine's soil its characteristic finesse. The climate is Mediterranean, the hot, arid summers encouraging the vines to struggle and send their roots deep into the soil in search of nutrients, resulting in complex wines. The low-yielding vines produce 30 hl/ha. The region is characterised by the eight different types of wind that blow across the wine-growing area, and one day out of three, the mighty Tramontane, a dominating northerly wind, sweeps through the region. These drying winds help keep vineyards healthy, reducing the need for pest control or other human intervention. Domaine Gardiés is certified organic, the vines are hand-harvested, and biodiversity in the vineyard is encouraged.