Chateau Virgile is chiefly managed by brothers, Serge and Thierry Baret, who, along with their father, cultivate 35 hectares of vineyards located about 15 km from the Mediterranean Sea, and dating back to 1748.  However, Serge and Thierry began to produce wine under their own label in the year 2000. The vineyards are planted in clay alluvium deposits from the Rhône River with a mixture of granite pebbles (known locally as gress).  The vines enjoy the benefits of a Mediterranean climate on the sunny slopes above the Natural Parc de la Petite Camargue. The park is a vast wetland famous for its pink flamingos, black bulls, indigenous white ponies, and its gourmet salt,  fleur du sel. The name Château Virgile refers to the noted Roman poet Virgil, which was also the name of the original owner of the domaine.  The entire Baret family is warm and hospitable. Serge and Thierry are very personable and hardworking winemakers, dedicated to utilizing the latest technology to improve the quality of their wines, and to help elevate the appellation of Costières de Nîmes.