The domain is built at the remainings from an old monastery. An inscription on a wall from the 8th century is among the remains.
It was Guy Julien founded the domain in 1979 but in 2010 his son Thomas who had got an oenologic education took over the rein

The domain covers today 25 ha of vineyards; 15 ha Beaumes de Venise in Suzette and La Rock Alric situated in an altitude of 200-600m. 6 ha Ventoux in  Le Barroux and St Hippolyte le Graveyron. 4 ha Cotes du Rhone are situated in Suzette.
Since 2000 the vineyards have been certified agriculture biologique.

Thomas and his wife Anne-Sophie

Wines

Beaumes de Venise Les Terres Jaunes
80% Grenache, 25% Syrah. 

Beaumes de Venise Costancia
50% Grenache, 50% Syrah. 
Aged for 9-12 months in foudres.

Beaumes de Venise Cuvée Saint Martin
85% Grenache, 15% Syrah. Grenache from 80-100-years-old vine. 50% aged in foudres.

Ventoux La Gérine
50% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 25% Cinsault

Ventoux Clos des Estaillades
90% Grenache, 10% Counoise

Cotes du Rhone Romanins
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault.

Cotes du Rhone Blanc Carlina
40% Roussanne, 40% Clairette, 10% Grenache Blanc, 10% other varieties.
Aged for 9 months in foudres.

Cotes du Rhone Blanc Austral
80% Roussane, 15% Grenache Blanc, 5% other varieties.
Vinification as for red wines (pressing after fermentation)
Aged for 9 months in barriques or demi-muids.

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