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Terrasses du Larzac
Welcome to Mas de Capdaniel,
in Gignac, in south of France, in the Languedoc wine region.
Vins AOP Terrasses du Larzac
Languedoc - IGP Saint Guilhem le désert
25 km west of Montpellier, on the edge of the garrigue and in the heart of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation,
Mas de Capdaniel is surrounded by a natural setting of Mediterranean vegetation.
An open and luminous landscape, facing Pic Baudille and the massif de la Seranne, foothills of the Larzac plateau.
The climatic influence of this relief moderates the Mediterranean heat, and provides that freshness that we find in wines.
The vineyard is cultivated using organic farming methods, respecting the plant and the soil.
WINEGROWERS
Sophie and Fredy welcome you to Mas de Capdaniel
After three generations, in 2015 Sophie and Fredy embarked on their adventure and became winemakers,
driven by their respective roots, a passion for wine and life, and the beauty and energy emanating from the landscapes.
Deeply attached to the land and convinced of its quality potential,
they grow and vinify the harvest in the estate's old cellar.
Creating wines that express and reveal the authenticity of the terroir, combining freshness, finesse,
and aromatic complexity, obtained both in the vineyards and in the cellar.
TERROIR
THE VINES
The vineyard covers 12 hectares in a single block on the edge of the garrigue, facing northwest, with a diverse range of grape varieties typical of the Mediterranean terroir.
Vines are trained in goblet or trellis systems.
Yields range from 25 to 30 hectoliters per hectare.
Red grape varieties : Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault
White grape varieties : Grenache Gris, Vermentino
The vineyard is cultivated with respect for the vine and the authenticity of the terroir, without the use of pesticides or herbicides, according to organic farming practices.
CLAY-LIMESTONE, PEBBLES
Fifty-year-old vines planted on deep, well-drained soil of sedimentary origin, mixing clays, limestones, sandstones, calcareous marls and pebbles.
NORTH-WEST EXPOSURE
Facing the foothills of the Larzac plateau: the climatic influence of this terrain tempers the excesses of the Mediterranean climate, providing the freshness found in the wines.
A significant temperature difference between day and night, white limestone that reflects
solar radiation, and the north wind as a true ally.
THE CELLAR
The work in the cellar naturally extends the work carried out in the vineyards.
Winemaking is done plot by plot : particular attention is paid to managing ripeness,
in order to harvest each grape variety at the right time.
The harvest is done by hand, with or without destemming, and the grapes are received by gravity.
Each stage of winemaking aims to reveal the truest expression of the terroir.
Every action is guided by the desire to craft authentic, elegant wines that are faithful to their terroir.
Old vines naturally offer beautiful concentration, guaranteeing depth and balance in the wines.
Extraction is gentle, and temperature control is rigorously monitored.
The wines are aged in tanks, barrels, or demi-muids of French oak.
The building, nestled in the undergrowth, ensures stable temperatures for aging the wines.
Bottling takes place at the estate, during the waning moon.
THE LANDSCAPE
BIODIVERSITY
The scrubland, trees, and dry stone walls provide habitat for a rich array of beneficial wildlife.
These visible and invisible companions, valuable partners of our vines, contribute to the balance of this ecosystem and the vitality of the soil. This support is further enhanced by the winter presence of sheep in our vineyards.
ABOUT US
...SINCE 1950
The estate takes its name from the old sheepfold, "Cap d'aniel" means lamb's head.
Since the 1950s, the harvest was vinified at the estate, by Eugène then Marcel, in concrete vats and wooden casks.
In 2014, under the leadersheap of the latest generation, operations took a turn,
Vincent and his daughter join forces and work together in the cultivation of the vines, winemaking and aging of wines,
to the valorisation of the terroir. This is how the first cuvées of Mas de Capdaniel were born.
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GALLERY
CONTACT & ACCESS
CONTACT US
Sophie Joullié et Fredy Fermaud
(+33) 06 81 37 46 57
(+33) 06 20 81 04 66
Mas de Capdaniel
34150 Gignac - France
ACCESS
From Montpellier, take the A750, exit 9 (Aniane, St Guilhem le désert).
Follow the main axis, the Mas de Capdaniel is located on the edge of the scrubland.
30mn from Montpellier and 40mn from Béziers
15mn from St Guilhem le Désert and 25mn from Lac du Salagou
GPS Coordinates :
Latitude : 43.636332 Longitude : 3.59707
WINE CELLAR AND TASTING
The wine cellar is open, and we are happy to welcome you year-round by appointment.
Tasting hours :
Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM.
Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed, except by appointment.
To ensure we can welcome you in the best possible conditions, we encourage you to contact us before your visit.
Parking available. Credit cards accepted.
"Over-drinking harms your health. Enjoy with moderation"
