The wines of the Domain

Since 1791, the Chateau d’Espeyran offers wines that surprise even the most avid of wine experts. Classified in AOP Costières de Nîmes on an exceptional terroir, our wines offer a real typicity of Southern wines!

Made from vines grown in accordance with the High Environment Value (HVE) standard, our wines are also a delight for amateurs: red wines with deep, velvety colors and pronounced aromas, or our fresh and fruity rosés with a pale pink is the pinnacle of sophistication.

In 2017 we created a new range “L’envol” in red and rosé which is a summary of what we do best at Chateau d’Espeyran. It’s your turn to succumb to it!

In 2018 we launched our premium cuvée “Réserve des Illustres”: very confidential cuvée…

Espeyran vineyard

L’envol

Vin du Domaine d'Espeyran, l'Envol - Rosé

Fruity !!

Our range of L’Envol in red and rosé is a delicate blend of syrah and grenache, offering fruity and gourmet wines.
This vintage tells the romantic fairytale story of a young aviator (our grandfather) who takes a flight to Espeyran to meet his beautiful fiancee (our grandmother) for a romantic getaway over the lands Chateau d’Espeyran where he landed his plane which is the domain soil that is now our vineyards!

Vin du Domaine d'Espeyran, l'Envol - Rouge

L’envol • Red

A gourmet red wine with a deep purple sparkle, notes of red fruits and a hint of blackcurrant at the end.

Grapes: Syrah (80%) / Black Grenache (20%)
PDO Costières de Nîmes
Alcohol: 14 %
Bottled: at the domain
Soils: Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles

Winemaking:
Harvest destalk then tread
Fermentation at controlled temperature
Traditional breeding method

Tasting:
Red wine dress with a sparkle of deep purple
Voluptous aroma with notes of red berries
Rich and balanced palate
Note of black berry at the end

Medals:
2 stars Guide Hachette 2019
Gold Bettane & Desseauve 2019
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard 2019
Bronze Grands Vins de France Mâcon 2018
Bronze Concours Général Agricole Paris 2018
Silver Vignerons Indépendants 2018

L’envol • Rosé

A pale rosé with bluish reflections, a delicate aroma with citrus notes.

Grapes: Black Grenache (70 %) / Syrah (30%)
PDO Costières de Nîmes
Alcohol: 12.5 %
Bottled: at the domain

Soils:
Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles

Winemaking:
Harvest destalk then bleeding (saigné) gently
Floating wine racking
Fermentation at controlled temperature
Traditional breeding method

Tasting:
Pale color with bluish highlights
Aroma with delicate notes of peach and citrus fruits
A lively and round mouthfeel
best served at 10 ° to 12 ° C

Medals:
Silver Bettante & Desseauve 2019
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard 2018/2019
« Coup de Cœur » Hachette wine guide 2018
Silver Vignerons Indépendants 2017

L’envol • White

Grapes: Vermentino 60% / Marsanne 20% / Roussanne 20%
PDO Costières de Nîmes
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Bottled: at the domain
Soils: Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles

Winemaking:
Destemmed harvest
Direct pressing
Cold settling
Fermentation at controlled temperature Traditional ageing

Tasting:
Pale color
Delicate nose with citrus notes Fresh and expressive palate
best served at 12 ° C

La cantatrice • Red

Grapes: Black Grenache (75 %) / Marselan (15%) / Syrah (10%)
PDO Costières de Nîmes
Alcohol: 14.5 %
Bottled: at the domain

Soils:
Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles

Winemaking:
Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed
Fermentation at controlled temperature
Traditional ageing

Tasting:
Bright ruby red colour
Delicate nose with notes of red fruits
Round mouth with notes of raspberries and spices
Best served at 16 ° to 18 ° C

Medals:
2022 : Gold Concours Général agricole de Paris
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards

Réserve des Illustres

A fine smoky and velvet texture…

The ILLUSTRES reserve is a red wine made from a blend of old vines, aged in oak barrels.

The castle of Espeyran is listed as a historic monument, and labeled house of the Illustrious. Our ancestors, these « Illustres » preciously kept in cellars the best wines of the area.

Today we are offering this limited-edition heritage of 2,500 bottles.

Réserve des Illustres

A fine smoky and velvet textured red wine with a deep purple sparkle, having a delicate aroma with notes of red fruits, balanced and silky tannins.

Grapes: Syrah (80%) / Black Grenache (20 %)
PDO Costières de Nîmes
Alcohol: 14 %
Bottled: at the domain

Soils:
Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles

Winemaking:
Harvest destalk then tread
Fermentation at controlled temperature
Aged for 14 months in oak barrels

Tasting:
Red wine dress with a sparkle of deep purple
Delicate aroma with notes of red berries
Rich and balanced mouthfeel with structure and character
Round and silky tannins
Finely wooded

Élégance • Rosé

Grapes: Grenache 70% / Syrah 15 % / Marselan 15%
PDI Terres du Midi
Alcohol: 12.5 %
Bottled: at the domain

Soils:
Clay-limestone sandstone and rolled pebbles

Winemaking:
Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed
Fermentation at controlled temperature
Traditional ageing

Tasting:
Pale orangy pink
Compelling nose driven by red berry fruits
The palate is lively with a soft touch
A delicate and very restful style
best served at 9 ° to 12 ° C

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