Domaine Royal de Jarras

Royal Estate of Jarras, a gustatory journey to the heart of the Gard

Tasting the wines of this domain, is to leave to the discovery of the wines of sands, the "Sable de Camargue". The main grape variety used is Grenache, whose juice at the end of the pressing is presented in a unique color "gray rosé" hence its name Gris de Gris.

Domaine Royal de Jarras markets four cuvées including the Pink Flamingo with its full and generous mouthfeel, with its notes of white-fleshed fruits. And prestige cuvées such as the Favet 9-10 from "Franc de Pied" vines, marked by an intense mouth of aromas of small red fruits and toasted almonds. As soon as the harvest is received, the musts are cooled in order to preserve their aromatic potential. The pressing is then done at low pressure on the harvest to control the extraction of the best juice.

A unique terroir in the world

A unique place, the vines of Domaine Royal de Jarras are planted in the sand. The appellation of sand wines is mainly known for its rosés and for its greys. The vines grow on the Camargue sand and produce grapes full of concentration and intensity.

The estate is located on fossilized barrier beaches that have been built over the centuries from sediments carried by the Rhone River. The environment is wild and has been classified Natura 2000. This network gathers sites considered as natural or semi-natural of the European Union and which have a great patrimonial value, by the fauna and the flora which they contain.

A little history around phylloxera

You've most likely heard about it, but in 1860, phylloxera ravaged the world's vineyards. Or almost, the Petite Camargue was spared thanks to this unique terroir made of sand. Soil feared by phylloxera. This explains why we find there today vines called "Franc de Pied", that is to say vines that are not grafted.

The emblem of the Camargue wildlife

Did you know. The Pink Flamingo, this fascinating bird is one of the symbols of the fauna of the Camargue. It is indeed him that you will find on the Pink Flamingo vintages. A nod to the environment! Indeed, the Domaine Royal de Jarras benefits from a high ecological and environmental quality.

It is certified in organic farming and works in a great respect for the fauna and flora. Everything is done to respect biodiversity. The whole vineyard is classified HVE (High Environmental Value), it is notably plowed and mowed by 5,000 sheep each year. Feel like a Camargue escapade? It's time to order one of our vintages!