Domaine de Montcalmes
Located in the newly created appellation of the Terrasses de Larzac, Domaine de Montcalmes is named after the hamlet of Montcalmes, where part of the family is from. Owned by the Pourtalié family, the domaine originally sold all of its grapes to the local cooperative until 1999 when Frédéric and his sister Muriel took over the estate. They started producing and bottling wine from their own vineyards, after Frédéric sharpened his skills with Alain Graillot (Crozes Hermitage), the Alary family at L’Oratoire St. Martin and his neighbor, Laurent Vaillé at La Grange des Pères. It is a true testament to their hard work, dedication and the terroir that the grapes that Frédéric’s family were once selling off in bulk are now found in 3 Star Michelin restaurants across France and are sought after around the world.
