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Set on the clay-limestone demi-coteaux of Malves-en-Minervois in the Aude, Domaine Villepeyroux covers 35 hectares under the Languedoc appellation. Taken over in 2006 by Henri Forest, then developed by his daughter Stéphanie and her husband Yann Riffaud, the estate completed its organic conversion in 2021. The family works southern varieties — Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut, Marselan — alongside Viognier and Marsanne, producing red, white and rosé wines rooted in the Minervois landscape. At Halles Quercamps, we selected this estate for its organic commitment, varietal diversity and honest, terroir-driven character. A Languedoc address well worth following.

Domaine Villepeyroux extends across 35 hectares of clay-limestone demi-coteaux in Malves-en-Minervois, in the Aude, at the heart of the Languedoc appellation. Taken over in 2006 and now farmed organically, it represents a rigorous, family-driven approach to viticulture carried forward across three committed generations.

A site with a millennium of vine-growing history

The Guide Hachette notes that the Villepeyroux site has been associated with the vine for a thousand years — a remarkable continuity that lends the estate a sense of deep-rootedness rare even by Languedoc standards. It was in 2006 that Henri Forest acquired the property, recognising the potential of its terroir and its position within the broader Minervois landscape. Over the years that followed, his daughter Stéphanie and her husband Yann Riffaud took on an increasingly central role, bringing fresh energy and a clear long-term vision to the estate's development. Today, Domaine Villepeyroux is very much a family project in the fullest sense: three people, one shared ambition.

Terroir: clay-limestone soils on the demi-coteaux of the Aude

The estate's 35 hectares sit on the gently sloping demi-coteaux that characterise this part of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region. The clay-limestone soils — argilo-calcaires in French — provide good water retention during the dry Mediterranean summers while offering the drainage and mineral structure that southern varieties need to express themselves with precision. The commune of Malves-en-Minervois, tucked within the Aude département, benefits from a continental influence that moderates the heat and preserves freshness in the wines. The grape varieties planted reflect both the southern identity of the appellation and the family's desire for diversity: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut and Marselan for the reds and rosés, alongside Chardonnay, Viognier and Marsanne for the whites.

Organic certification: a considered conversion completed in 2021

Domaine Villepeyroux achieved full Agriculture Biologique certification in 2021, the culmination of a deliberate and carefully managed transition. For Stéphanie and Yann Riffaud, organic farming is not a marketing position but a practical commitment to the health of the soils they have inherited and intend to pass on. Working without synthetic pesticides or herbicides across 35 hectares in the Languedoc climate demands both discipline and a thorough knowledge of the land — qualities this family estate has demonstrated in full.

The wine range: red, white and rosé from the Languedoc appellation

Domaine Villepeyroux produces wines across all three colours under the Languedoc appellation, offering a complete picture of what this part of the Aude can achieve:

• Reds — built on Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, with Marselan adding structure; expect warmth, garrigue and genuine depth without excess weight.
• Whites — aromatic and textured, drawing on Viognier and Marsanne alongside Chardonnay; well-suited to the Mediterranean table.
• Rosés — fresh and precise, reflecting the estate's southern character without sacrificing elegance.

All wines are produced under certified organic farming and carry the appellation Languedoc, with the estate's clay-limestone terroir providing a consistent thread across the range.

Why we have selected Domaine Villepeyroux

At Halles Quercamps, we are drawn to producers who combine a clear sense of place with genuine agricultural conviction. Domaine Villepeyroux ticks both boxes. The organic conversion completed in 2021 is thorough and verifiable; the encépagement is broad enough to offer real variety yet coherent enough to reflect a single terroir; and the wines themselves — red, white and rosé — speak honestly of Malves-en-Minervois and the wider Languedoc-Roussillon region without artifice. We recommend this estate particularly to lovers of southern French reds who want character and drinkability in equal measure, as well as to those building a cellar with an eye on certified organic producers. At the table, the reds pair naturally with lamb, grilled meats and aged cheeses; the whites and rosés are well suited to fish, charcuterie and the Mediterranean dishes this landscape inspires.

Discover all wines from Domaine Villepeyroux

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