Domaine Ricardelle de Lautrec

In Coursan, in the southern Aude region, the Domaine Ricardelle de Lautrec is nestled in a landscape steeped in history, at the crossroads of La Clape, the Minervois, and the Corbières. The Via Domitia runs alongside the vineyards, a reminder that this region has been producing wine for centuries. The estate’s 50 hectares benefit from a variety of influences—the Mediterranean, the garrigue, and dry winds—which naturally shape the wines’ balance.

In 1999, Lionel Boutié, a fourth-generation winemaker, made the challenging decision to switch to organic farming, and later to biodynamic farming. Although considered unconventional at the time, this decision proved to be transformative: the soil came back to life, biodiversity returned, and even large animals and birds of prey made a comeback, becoming a defining feature of the estate.

Demeter-certified, our work today is based on a careful observation of natural rhythms and a quest for overall harmony. Our cultivation practices aim to enhance soil vitality and allow the grapes to express their true character, without forcing ripeness or smoothing out their profiles.

The wines reflect this approach through bold, intense yet balanced expressions, where depth does not come at the expense of clarity. These wines are deeply rooted in their terroir, driven by a committed and confident vision of life.