Our Ambition is to introduce you to the incredible richness of the Roussillon and South of France vineyards
Les Terrasses de l’Arago is the story of an encounter; between Roger Mangin and the majestic Valley of Vingrau in Roussillon, South of France. It is also the story of a passion for the vine and for the making of wines truly reflecting their native identity.
The Valley of Vingrau
Our village, Vingrau, is known for its impressive cliffs overlooking some of the most beautiful clay-limestone soils of France. Those soils constitutes an exceptional terroir; made of clay and limestone, they allow an incredible balance and coolness despite the extremely warm summer temperatures. What is more, the shading of the cliffs reduces a little the duration of the hours of sunshine in summer.
Les Terrasses de l’Arago is the story of an encounter; between Roger Mangin and the majestic Valley of Vingrau in Roussillon, South of France. It is also the story of a passion for the vine and for the making of wines truly reflecting their native identity.
The Valley of Vingrau
Our village, Vingrau, is known for its impressive cliffs overlooking some of the most beautiful clay-limestone soils of France. Those soils constitutes an exceptional terroir; made of clay and limestone, they allow an incredible balance and coolness despite the extremely warm summer temperatures. What is more, the shading of the cliffs reduces a little the duration of the hours of sunshine in summer.
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The Elegance of the Terroir Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees Mountains, the vast mosaic of the terroirs of Roussillon allows the production of powerful and generous red wines, with blends of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan. White wines are well kept secrets. Fresh and elegant, they feature local grape varieties such as Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. |
Les Terrasses and the Arago Cave
Located on the west side of the Vingrau valley, the Verdouble canyon wind between the limestone cliffs. These erosion-prone waters contain a multitude of caves, including the famous “Caune de l’Arago”, where the skull of a 450,000-year-old paleolithic man – the oldest human fossil found in France – was discovered. Our vines, planted in terraces on the edge of the cave, inspired the name of the estate.
Located on the west side of the Vingrau valley, the Verdouble canyon wind between the limestone cliffs. These erosion-prone waters contain a multitude of caves, including the famous “Caune de l’Arago”, where the skull of a 450,000-year-old paleolithic man – the oldest human fossil found in France – was discovered. Our vines, planted in terraces on the edge of the cave, inspired the name of the estate.