Hidden Gems in Jonquieres, Terrasses du Larzac

Mas Cal Demoura (Jonquieres) ★ 4.7

Terrasses du Larzac AOCSyrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan, CinsaultFounded 2004Vincent Goumard and Isabelle GoumardBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDJonquieres, Terrasses du Larzac

Terrasses du Larzac quality reference at Jonquieres, working organic parcels on a mosaic of limestone, schist and basalt soils. The L'Infidele cuvee is the appellation benchmark.

Tip: Visits by appointment; the cellar in Jonquieres is small and group sizes are limited to under 10. Pair with a Mas Jullien visit (5 minutes' walk) for the canonical Terrasses du Larzac afternoon.

Dietary in Jonquieres, Terrasses du Larzac

Mas Jullien (Jonquieres) ★ 4.8

Biodynamic PracticingJonquieres, Terrasses du Larzac

Olivier Jullien at Mas Jullien farms his Jonquieres parcels (around 18 hectares of limestone, schist and basalt-influenced soils) biodynamically without formal certification (the estate held organic certification until 2006, then renounced it to remain free in his work). The estate played a central role in the Terrasses du Larzac appellation movement that led to AOC recognition in 2014.

Tip: Visits are by appointment with strict booking discipline; combine with Mas Cal Demoura (5 minutes' walk) and Domaine d'Aupilhac at Montpeyroux (15 minutes) for the canonical Terrasses du Larzac afternoon.

Mas Cal Demoura (Jonquieres) ★ 4.7

Biodyvin CertifiedORGANIC CERTIFIEDJonquieres, Terrasses du Larzac

Vincent and Isabelle Goumard at Mas Cal Demoura farm around 16 hectares of biodynamic parcels on limestone, schist and basalt-influenced soils, with Biodyvin certification (member 2019) covering both the organic and biodynamic protocols. The estate sits next to Mas Jullien at Jonquieres and is one of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation's quality references. The L'Infidele cuvee is the appellation benchmark.

Tip: Visits by appointment; book through the estate website. The L'Infidele and Les Combariolles cuvees are the canonical tastings; the white L'Etincelle shows the estate's range.

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