Mas La Chevalière Story
Michel Laroche was one of the pioneers in the resurgence of quality winemaking in the south of France in the early 1980s. In 1996, he created Mas La Chevalière, a state-of-the-art winery on the grounds of a splendid 18th century guesthouse, with the goal of producing wines that truly reflect the diversity of the Southern French varietals, climate and terroir.
History
While Michel Laroche knew he was fortunate to be a successful winemaker in the magnificent region of Chablis, he was a natural-born explorer, and the physical boundaries of his vineyards felt too limited for him. He had ...
Vineyards
The Mediterranean climate guarantees ample sunshine, however, the winery strives to find the coolest terroirs for each grape variety, making it necessary to adjust the orientation and altitude of the vineyards to allow f...
Winemaking
It is a strong conviction of the Laroche team that all efforts in the vineyards should be perpetuated in the winery. Mas La Chevalière is considered a reference point in the region for the quality of the winemaking equip...
Languedoc
The Languedoc wine region, located in the southern part of France along the Mediterranean coast, is one of the largest and most diverse wine-producing areas in the country. Historically, Languedoc was known for producing vast quantities of inexpensive wine, but over the last few decades, the region has undergone significant transformation. It now produces a wide range of high-quality wines, from robust reds to crisp whites and refreshing rosés.
