Val de l'Ours
There’s a place on the hills bordering the Mediterranean shores where nature has always been so abundant that brown bears had chosen it to settle down, knowing that the rocky hillsides and forest would provide them a safe habitat, and the thick vegetation ample supplies of food and water.
Today human activity has reclaimed this fertile valley, pushing the bears further up towards the Pyrenean mountains and allowing us to produce a range of generous wines.
Today human activity has reclaimed this fertile valley, pushing the bears further up towards the Pyrenean mountains and allowing us to produce a range of generous wines.
The vintage
Winter and early spring brought more rainfall than the two previous vintages. Budbreak went smoothly despite relatively dry conditions and, as early as May, temperatures rose above seasonal averages. Several heatwaves occurred in June, July and August. The intense heat and strong winds made the summer of 2025 particularly scorching, and several wildfires swept through the Corbières massif. Vine growth stopped early, but the grape load remained significant. The thunderstorm of July 14 temporarily revived vine growth, yet the tramontane kept blowing, increasing the vines’ water demand. By the end of August, the weather turned humid and heavy, though the grapes remained healthy. Chardonnay harvests began in mid-August, while those for rosé wines started in September. Syrah was harvested during the first half of September, followed by the other red grape varieties.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Tasting
Bright and clear in appearance, with pale yellow reflections.
The nose reveals aromas of white flowers and fresh fruit, such as yellow peach. Pastry notes add a touch of indulgence and complete the bouquet.
On the palate, this softness is balanced by a refreshing character reminiscent of the early harvest. The wine then stretches towards a saline finish that carries us towards the open waters of the Mediterranean.
The nose reveals aromas of white flowers and fresh fruit, such as yellow peach. Pastry notes add a touch of indulgence and complete the bouquet.
On the palate, this softness is balanced by a refreshing character reminiscent of the early harvest. The wine then stretches towards a saline finish that carries us towards the open waters of the Mediterranean.