Thierry Navarre Estate

The Thierry Navarre estate in a few words...

The Domaine Thierry Navarre is an estate located in the Saint-Chinian terroir. The estate produces superb organic wines, including a significant presence of ancient grape varieties.

The domaine Thierry Navarre extends over 12 hectares on a brown schist terroir, which brings a beautiful freshness to the whole range of its wines. The vineyards are managed with respect for nature, and are certified organic. The grapes are harvested by hand.

The Domaine Thierry Navarre has put the spotlight back on a forgotten grape variety, Ribeyrenq, which, according to the winemaker, will help to adapt somewhat to climate change in this area. It produces a wine with floral aromas and silky, delicate tannins.

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2023 about the 2-star Thierry Navarre estate: "Thierry Navarre cultivates his vineyard with great care on the beautiful schist slopes of the picturesque village of Roquebrun. For the past twenty years, he has campaigned for varietal diversity in and around his vineyard. So it's here that you'll be able to taste Oeillades wine or Ribeyrenc, both of which have become must-tries. The winemaker's wines also reflect the open, sunny, mineral landscape of this Saint-Chinian cru. The range is regular, without any show of strength. We place this fair and balanced expression among the elite of the sector."

Discover other great Languedoc organic wines with the Domaine de Courbissac in Minervois, the Mas Haut-Buis, the Mas Jullien, the Mas des Brousses and theDomaine des Soulanes, the Domaine de la Croix Gratiot, the Domaine Maxime Magnon on Corbières or even the Domaine d'Agarrus.

The Thierry Navarre estate cuvées

Le Laouzil is the emblematic cuvée of the estate, between black fruits, spices and freshness of the terroir, a sure value!

The Olivier cuvée comes from old vines: it's more powerful, with spicy notes and more present tannins; it's a fine cuvée for laying down.

Vin d'oeillade is made from a grape related to cinsault: it's a light, fruity wine, low in alcohol and ideal for drinking chilled around grilled meats.

The Ribeyrenc is a light and floral wine, silky and airy, a beautiful interpretation of this ancient grape

Lignières is a dry, lively white, very mineral for this region, a fine match for shellfish and fish.

Where is the Saint-Chinian PDO?

The Saint-Chinian PDO is located in France, in the Languedoc region, in the western Heraut, between Béziers and Saint-Pons-de-Thomières.

What are the terroirs of Saint Chinian?

There are 2 main zones in the Saint-Chinian terroir: to the north, a schist terroir giving wines more on the fresh side, like those of Thierry Navarre, and to the south, a more chalky terroir, with more powerful and broader wines.

Where is Domaine Thierry Navarre located?

The Thierry Navarre estate is located in Roquebrun, in the Aude region. It is at the heart of the Saint-Chinian PDO

What are the grape varieties of AOP Saint-Chinian?

In red, the main grape varieties are grenache , syrah , mourvèdre , carignan and cinsault . In white, the main grapes are grenache, roussanne, marsanne and vermentino. 85% of production is red wine.

How long has the Saint-Chinian PDO been recognized?

The PDO is fairly recent, having only been recognized since 1985.