The Languedoc is a vast region stretching across much of the south and Mediterranean and is France`s single largest vineyard entity for its Vins de Pays wines.

Within the Languedoc lie several distinctly identified Vins de Pays (including the l`Aude, Gard and Hérault) and many appellations that maintain traditional local blends and styles such as Minervois, Corbières, Pic Saint Loup and Fitou.

Found throughout northern Spain and southern France, there are three variants: Grenache Noir, Blanc and Gris. 

Grenache Noir is the most common. It is generally spicy, berry-flavored and soft on the palate. Complex and intense notes of blackcurrants, black cherries, black olives, coffee, gingerbread, honey, leather, black pepper, tar, spices, and roasted nuts can also be found.

Originally from the Rhône valley, Roussanne is a late-ripening grape variety that produces powerful, perfumed white wines. It often develops aromas of fresh flowers, peaches, herbs, pears, spice, roasted nuts, and hints of pepper. It is found in blends including Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph.

Roussanne wines are rich and often have a silky, exotic, oily texture. Enjoy them within the first few years of bottling or lay them down for 15 to 20 years.

The vineyard of the Abbey de Valmagne dates back to 1139, when the Cistercian monks found a location to install a new abbey. In 1838 the Count of Turenne bought the Abbey and continued to develop the vineyard, work that Rolland d'Allaines, his descendent continues today.

Since 1999 the 35 hectares of vines have been farmed organically with bio-dynamic inspiration.