The Bellecoste Valat is a protected wooded area that borders our vineyards. What is a Valat? In Occitan, this term refers to a gulch created by a stream. Historically, during dry periods, “valats” served as pathways for farmers and their equipment, while during heavy Cevenol rains, they protected fields by quickly draining large amounts of […]
In our fight against crop pests, we rely on the help of birds and bats. we’re counting on the assistance of birds and bats. The rich variety of plants in our area provides them with a buffet of food options. However, even with the extensive wooded region, it’s not always easy for these creatures to […]
In our quest for regenerative agriculture, we have set an objective of a minimum of 20% of our lands to be left fallow (meaning not cultivated). As I write this article in December 2023, we are at 27% of our lands are either prairie or meadow. This is to allow the soil to rest between […]
Imagine you are at the bottom of Bellecoste’s Valat. You would feel a remarkable drop in temperature. It’s a sign of the health and balance of this place. This spring-fed gulch has been a place that has been providing sustenance, water, and shelter, as well as a steady climate for many animals and plants for […]
We graciously offer high-quality pastures to local ranchers and shepherds. Inspired by rotational grazing, our pastures and meadows are plant mixtures designed to provide better nutrition to their animals while improving soil health. Rotational grazing involves moving animals through small parcels of land. Only one parcel is grazed at a time, while the other plots […]
An Exceptional Terroir : Our terroir consists of Rhône riverbed rolled pebbles on a base of red clay with excellent drainage capacity. Thanks to this subsoil composition, our vines grow to have deep roots and, therefore, good resistance to drought. A Cool Microclimate : The north-south orientation of the slope ensures air circulation, limiting the […]
Left fallow for twenty years, this plot that we acquired in 2018 was used as an illegal dumpsite for some time. With the goal of transforming it back into healthy land, we dedicated 6 months to collect and bring 200 tons of construction and public works debris to the local landfill. This plot is not […]
Our aromatic alley functions as an “insectarium.” Bushes like rosemary, thyme, and lavender, as well as fruit trees such as pomegranate, fig, and cherry, serve as host plants for insects beneficial to our vines. Insects that provide services to plants are referred to as “beneficials.” There are four types of beneficials: – Pollinators aid […]
In just a handful of healthy soil, there are more microorganisms than there are humans on Earth. 90% of this life resides in the top 15 centimeters of soil. With regenerative agriculture, we adapt to the soil rather than altering it. This means minimizing soil disturbance and external inputs. Instead, we strategically plant cover crops […]
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