Villemajou estate box

The Domaine de Villemajou, located in the hinterland on the Boutenac terroir in the Corbières, has a special place for Gérard Bertrand. Indeed, this family property was purchased in 1970 by Georges Bertrand, his father. Upon the death of his father, Gérard Bertrand took over the business, continuing on the path set out in terms of quality and expression of the terroir with the desire to create and innovate to stay in line with the demand of consumers of local wines. whole world. Made up of 130 ha, this property was the spearhead of the Boutenac appellation, the premier hierarchical cru of Corbières recognized by the INAO (National Institute of Appellations of Origin). This estate is distinguished by its very old Carignan vines, a Mediterranean grape variety rehabilitated in the production of great Languedoc wines. The exceptional soil allows deep rooting, protecting the vineyard from excess Mediterranean climates (water stress, violent storms).