Bernard, Florent & Romain Plageoles
Domaine Plageoles, Midi-Pyrénées
This Gaillac estate is 2 centuries old. Founded in 1805, Bernard Plageoles was the 6th generation of the family to take over the domaine, joined by his sons Florent and Romain. Only local varieties are cultivated on the 27 hectares of the estate, in respect for traditions and the terroir.
"All our wines are made following principles respecting terroirs, with natural farming methods." - The Plageoles
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Location |
Midi-Pyrénées |
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Appellation |
AOC Gaillac |
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Soils |
Clay, limestone, sand and flint |
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Varieties cultivated |
Mauzac Vert, Mauzac Noir, Ondenc, Duras, Muscadelle, Prunelart |
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Yields/Annual production |
Around 35hl/ha |
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Age of vines |
40 to 60 years old |
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Farming/Winemaking |
Organic farming, natural fermentation, very low sulfur at bottling |
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Certification |
AB |
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