Monts et Merveilles - Laure Boussu & Julien Audard
Monts et Merveilles is based on two very distinct areas.
The first is located on the Camplong terraces planted with Syrah and Carignan totaling 1.20 Ha. The second is located in the heights of the Minervois at Cassagnoles at 420m above sea level. Terroirs of small mountains, wild and fresh.
The 4 hectares of vines in the heart of Haut-Minervois, in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park are cultivated in Agro-ecology and Biodynamics. We pick our plants for herbal teas and decoctions which, combined with clay, propolis and Petit Lait, strengthen the vines. Our soils are alive, which is why we work very little on them.
We have voluntarily chosen to take care of a small area on a human scale to do it well, with Love and to have time to serve by other paths such as gardening, eco-citizenship, helping people who in need, the creation of an eco-gîte ... "
As Natural wine is made initially in the vineyard, our most delicate, fundamental and respectful actions are carried out in the vineyard. The work in the cellar essentially comes down to support, attention and respect for the Grapes and the juice. The wines are made with the precious help of indigenous yeasts. Sulfur if necessary is tolerated on grapes or bottled in infinitesimal doses.
We made the choice to give back our Demeter and AB certifications in 2013 because we believe that it is not the financial responsibility of clean farmers to justify their actions respectful of the environment.
Also, we no longer felt in tune with the evolution of AB and the products that are allowed there. AB requires its own labeling to have that of Demeter. So we separated from the 2.
We simply act as Good Peasants while respecting all ecosystems.