Domaine des Lauriers

The Cabrol family have been at Domaine des Lauriers since 1969 and today Marc Cabrol farms 45ha in the Picpoul de Pinet appellation, planted to eleven different varieties. Of course, it is the Picpoul itself (or Piquepoul is it is called locally) that is the main draw and Lauriers is rightfully known as one of the areas best sources.

In an appellation still dominated by co-operatives, it is a pleasure to discover the wines of an artisanal producer. Marc practices very conscientious viticulture and is a member of Terravitis, a collection of winemaking estates that adhere to responsible, environmentally friendly practices and promote bio-diversity within their estates.

In the winery, everything is done to ensure the wines maintain their steely freshness, so the grapes are pressed no more than 45mins after being picked, there is no pumping (everything is gravity fed) and temperature control is used to preserve the fresh fruit aromas and flavours.