With this first episode, close your eyes and imagine that you are in Jonquières (postcode 34725), where nature and vines interlace at the heart of the appellation Terrasses du Larzac. Here, the vines rub shoulders with olive trees and garrigue at the foothills of the Larzac plateau, which at its highest point is dominated by Mont Saint Baudille, the sentinel of the appellation. The cultivation of vines and olive groves in the Mediterranean garrigue results in diverse habitats rich in biodiversity.

Thibaut Rodriguez, from the Conservatoire d’Espaces Naturels d’Occitanie, explains how such varied ecosystems are vital for agriculture.

With Oliver Jullien, immerse yourself in the history of these different grape varieties grounded in local history, and which are specified in the appellation's technical specification. A handful of other grape varieties have been brought in from other regions too. Whether Grenache, Syrah or Mourvèdre, these grapes are the symbol of different cultures blending together. To conclude this episode, Olivier Jullien describes in detail the tasting of his emblematic wine "Lous Rougeos", produced from this revitalised and enchanted terroir.

Credits :

Thibaut Rodriguez, Agri-environmental Project Manager, Conservatoire d'Espaces Naturelles d'Occitanie

Olivier Jullien, winegrower, Mas Jullien, Jonquières

This podcast has been designed for the series 'Wine Routes' which can be found on our webapp https://visit.terrasses-du-larzac.com/ . Through different stages, this podcast takes you on a journey across the Terrasses du Larzac appellation.

This podcast was directed by Alexandre Héraud, with support from his team at Écran sonore, in particular Vincent Decque (Editor).

It was financed with the support of the Occitanie Region and European LEADER programme funds administered by Pays Cœur d'Hérault (destination Vineyards and Discoveries 'Languedoc Heart of Hérault').

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