Presentation
Located just outside Montpellier, on a terrace of rolled pebbles, Domaine D’Isnard is a family-run estate led by Ludovic Rouquairol. Heir to a winemaking tradition passed down through seven generations, he continues to honor this legacy while modernizing practices to elevate the potential of this exceptional terroir. The estate spans 40 hectares bathed in Mediterranean sunshine, offering ideal conditions for cultivating emblematic red grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan. The vines, deeply rooted in stony soils, benefit from excellent water regulation, ensuring optimal ripeness of the grapes. The wines of Domaine D’Isnard reveal a generous and finely structured bouquet, marked by notes of dark fruits, spices, and garrigue. Carefully crafted vinifications highlight the balance between power and freshness, resulting in cuvées with silky tannins and beautiful aromatic complexity. A must-visit estate for lovers of authentic and expressive Mediterranean wines.
Location
Domaine D’Isnard is located just outside Montpellier, on terraces of rolled pebbles typical of the Languedoc region. The warm, sunny Mediterranean climate promotes excellent ripening while preserving freshness. The stony soils ensure optimal drainage and natural water regulation, ideal for rosé grape varieties.
Terroir
Stony, well-drained soils with red clay and limestone on gently sloping terrain.
In the vineyard
The vines are cultivated with respect for the environment, using careful soil management, controlled cover cropping, and minimal inputs. Yields are moderate (around 45 hl/ha) to ensure aromatic concentration. Grapes are harvested early in the morning to preserve freshness and delicate aromas.
Harvest
Manual harvest with early morning picking and gentle sorting.
Winemaking
Gentle direct pressing of whole clusters. Cold settling for 24 hours. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures (14–16°C) to preserve primary aromas. No malolactic fermentation is carried out to maintain the wine’s liveliness. Aged on fine lees for 2 to 3 months.
Ageing
Aged in stainless steel tanks for 2 to 3 months on fine lees. No oak ageing to preserve purity and freshness of the fruit.
Varietals
Cinsault
Syrah
Grenache
Serving
Serving temperature: 8 to 10°C
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long
Tasting
Enivrante reveals a pale pink robe with salmon highlights. The nose is delicate and expressive, offering notes of red berries (strawberry, redcurrant), pink grapefruit, and white flowers. On the palate, the attack is lively and fresh, the texture smooth and thirst-quenching, with bright tension and a fruity, elegant finish.
Food pairings
This rosé pairs perfectly with summer cuisine: composed salads, grilled meats, raw or marinated fish, tapas, and fine charcuterie. It also complements vegetable tarts and fresh cheeses with herbs, making it a versatile and refreshing choice for warm-weather meals.