Domaine de la Dourbie
Oscar 2024
Pays D'Hérault | White | 2024
At Domaine de La Dourbie, every step, from vine to label, is carried out with passion and meticulousness. Certified in organic farming since 2009, Laurent's team aspires to elevate their wines to the rank of Grands Crus of Languedoc. Offering an authentic and respectful approach to the terroir, the estate's two organically farmed terroirs offer unique wines. The Terret Bourret, a forgotten local grape variety, reveals aromas of white-fleshed fruits in this fresh and invigorating wine, ideal to accompany oysters from the Thau lagoon.
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Domaine de la Dourbie
Founded in 1781, Domaine de la Dourbie is located on the right bank of the Hérault River, at the foot of the Causse du Larzac plateau. The estate takes its name from the Dourbie, a local river that flows through the vineyard before joining the Hérault. This geographical location places the estate in a transitional context between Mediterranean influences and the cooler climates associated with higher altitudes.
The vineyard has been farmed organically since 2009 and is spread across two distinct areas. Approximately 20 hectares surround the main estate, while a second plot of about 12 hectares is located at nearly 300 meters altitude in the Rouveyrolles valley. This area, surrounded by garrigue scrubland, benefits from a more temperate microclimate, promoting gradual ripening and naturally cooler balances.
All work in the vineyard and the cellar is carried out entirely on site, with particular attention paid to manual harvesting ... Lire plus
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