The Vigneron

On the slopes of the Corbières overlooking the ponds and the sea, between Narbonne and Sigean, in the protected site of Peyriac de Mer, the Château Montfin was taken over by Jérôme and Raymond Esteve in September 2002. Subsequently, a cellar of around fifty French oak barrels (from the Allier forests) was set up for the aging of certain cuvées. At the same time, they have endeavored to build up one of the richest vineyards combining traditional grape varieties and so-called “improvement” grape varieties. In fact, since 2002, the original vineyard has grown in particular with old Carignan vines over 70 years old. All of this is obviously done with the greatest respect for the soils because they practice organic viticulture associated with biodynamic and agroforestry practices. Yields are limited between 25 and 35 hectoliters per hectare.