What is ‘La Garrigue’?

‘La Garrigue’ refers to the unique terrain found in southern France. Garrigue is a type of low, soft-leaved scrubland in the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and foothills. It is found on limestone soils around the Mediterranean Basin, generally not far from the sea, which slightly tempers the climate, but still makes for very hot, dry summer weather. ‘La Garrigue’ is characterized by lavender, thyme, juniper, rosemary and sage and is well-known – and loved – for its wild earthy qualities. The vines chosen by Le Clos des Suds are all well-adapted to this rugged terrain and in fact thrive in this sometimes harsh environment.