Winery Lacroix-Vanel

What is the rich history of Winery Lacroix-Vanel?

Winery Lacroix-Vanel is a true story of passion and encounters. Located in Caux, just 6 km from Pézenas in the Languedoc-Pézenas appellation, Winery was created in 1998 by Jean-Pierre Vanel, a former teacher and restaurateur who fell in love with this unique terroir. Fascinated by the quality of the gravel and basalt soils characteristic of the region, Jean-Pierre opted for organic farming, focusing on preserving the environment and the authentic expression of the terroir. In 2015, a new page was turned with the arrival of Marc-Olivier Bertrand, an experienced winemaker from the south of France, who took over Winery. Under his leadership, Winery Lacroix-Vanel continues to thrive, with a growing commitment tobiodynamic agriculture, ensuring the sustainability of the vineyard while maintaining high-quality wine production.

Today, the Winery vineyard extends over parcels benefiting from an ideal microclimate, blending both tradition and modernity to produce wines that are a true expression of the Languedoc terroir. The richness of the soil and the variations in altitude give rise to wines of great finesse, complexity and balance, perfectly representative of the Languedoc-Pézenas appellation.

What wine tourism activities are offered by Winery Lacroix-Vanel?

Winery Lacroix-Vanel offers a variety of immersivewine tourism experiences for wine lovers and those curious to discover the secrets of the terroir. Visitors can take part in guided tours of the vineyards, where they discover the different parcels, the specificity of the soils, and the organic and biodynamic viticulture techniques implemented at Winery. The tour continues with a visit to the winery, a carefully renovated cellar where the grapes are vinified naturally and without excessive intervention, to respect the purity of the fruit and terroir as much as possible.

Commented tastings are a highlight of the visit, offering a unique opportunity to savor the different vintages of Winery. Each wine is carefully presented, highlighting the aromatic characteristics specific to each Grape variety and vintage. Beyond the wines, visitors can also discover the ecological practices implemented at Winery, such as reducing inputs and maintaining biodiversity.

Which grape varieties are grown at Winery Lacroix-Vanel to produce its wines?

Winery Lacroix-Vanel makes a point of cultivating grape varieties that reflect the essence of the Languedoc terroir. For the production of red wines, Winery relies on emblematic grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. These grape varieties are perfectly adapted to the gravel and basalt soils, producing powerful, structured yet elegant wines. For white wines, Winery grows Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Vermentino, grape varieties that bring floral and fruity aromas, freshness and minerality on the palate.

The diversity of the soils and the sunny climate enable us to obtain grapes of optimal ripeness, giving the wines of Winery Lacroix-Vanel a great aromatic richness and unrivalled complexity. Vinification is carried out naturally, with minimal intervention, to preserve the authentic character of each Grape variety and vintage. The wines of Winery are regularly praised for their finesse, elegance and ability to age well, particularly the powerful reds from Syrah and Mourvèdre, and the lively, mineral whites.