Taste the Elegant White Wines of Sister Winemakers in the Languedoc

Domaine de Pech-Menel, a Family Winery

Domaine de Pech-Menel is family business with sisters Marie-Françoise and Élisabeth Poux managing the winery. The estate includes 20 hectares of vines in Quarante, a village in the Languedoc region. The vineyard is in an area called “garrigue”, a typical terroir made of dry woodlands, rocky soils, and aromatic shrubs such as lavender and thyme. The sisters are convinced that it contributes to the character of their wines. Building the business of Domaine de Pech-Menel has not been easy, but they inherited the property, and are determined to keep family tradition alive.

White Winemaking at Domaine de Pech-Menel

At first, the sisters of Domaine de Pech-Menel only made red wines. When they started to make whites, they first had to find the right vineyard spot to plant white grapes. They chose one of the highest parts of the garrigue with a great altitude, ideal for white grape varieties. They cleared the old vines and had to move a huge quantity of stones. All the hard work was finally worth it, a wine expert suggested that “Le Blanc” could be the best white in the south of France.

In the Vineyard of Domaine de Pech-Menel

The sisters grow their grapes in the Saint-Chinian appellation. The soil is very stony, which is good for drainage. They do not use any chemicals in their vineyards and harvest the grapes by hand. They use a combination of modern and traditional techniques. They grow Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache, Mouvedre, and Carignan for reds. Carignan is originally from Spain but is also used in southern France. For whites they grow Grenache Blanc, Rolle, Viognier, and some Roussane, a varietal usually used for blending.

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Location

Domaine de Pech Ménel, route de Creissan D37E, 34310 Quarante, France

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Wine types:

  • Red Wine
  • White Wine
  • Rose Wine
  • Sparkling Wine
  • Sweet Wine
  • Fortified Wine
  • Spirits

Grape varieties:

Qyrah, Genache, Mouvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache Blanc, Rolle, Vu-Iognier, Roussanne, Chardonnay

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Frequently Asked Questions about Domaine de Pech Ménel

Where is Domaine de Pech Ménel located?

Domaine de Pech Ménel is located in Coteaux du Languedoc, France

What type of wines does Domaine de Pech Ménel produce?

Domaine de Pech Ménel produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine, Fortified Wine, Spirits.

What grape varieties do they plant at Domaine de Pech Ménel?

At Domaine de Pech Ménel, they cultivate Qyrah, Genache, Mouvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache Blanc, Rolle, Vu-Iognier, Roussanne, Chardonnay.

What languages do they speak at the Domaine de Pech Ménel?

At Domaine de Pech Ménel they speak English, French.

Do they produce organic wines at Domaine de Pech Ménel?

No, Domaine de Pech Ménel is not an organic wine producer.

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