Men have frequented the place called Petit Nareye, which today forms most of the Rotier estate, for a very long time. Numerous quartz tools have been found dating back to the Paleolithic, a respectable age of 150 to 200,000 years. The culture of the vine dates in Gaillacois from the 1st century before our era.

In 1975, Gérard and Michèle Rotier bought this estate and began to convert and develop the vineyard. The Rotier estate is now showcased by Alain Rotier, the son, and Francis Marre. They share responsibility for the family estate: Francis is responsible for the cultivation of the vineyard and the management, and Alain is dedicated to the development of the wines and their marketing. Export is managed by an office set up jointly with other winemakers from the South-West who share the same quality perspective on wine: Accents et Terroir. And wines

Halfway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, the region experiences a predominantly oceanic climate with a marked Mediterranean influence, due in particular to the action of the Autan wind. It is responsible for beautiful dry and hot periods in autumn, favoring optimal ripening of the red grapes and concentrating the whites.

The work of the soil is privileged, as well as the contribution of organic amendments. From the 2012 vintage, the wines are certified organic. The grape varieties are oriented towards the grape varieties of the Gaillac appellation. For the red, the two indigenous varieties, Duras and Braucol, are used, supplemented by Syrah. In 2009, a plantation of Prunelart, an ancient local grape variety, came to anchor the vineyard a little more in the Gaillac tradition. This represents approximately 25 hectares. In white, Loin de l'Oeil (2/3 of the surface), an old plant from the country, unknown elsewhere, and Sauvignon Blanc as a supplement are grown over a total area of ​​around 10 hectares. The vineyard is planted on gravel soils, on a plateau formed by the alluvial terrace of the Tarn. These are quite poor soils because they are very stony, but well draining, warming up very quickly in spring and can be very dry in summer. Wines from this terroir open quickly and can therefore be drunk quickly. They are always very fragrant and age very elegantly.

You will be welcome at the property and you will be able to meet beautiful people during the great spring picnic at Domaine Rotier.

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