Domaine de la Perdrix: André and Virginie Gil pay tribute to a renowned painter

Surrounded by just over 45 hectares of vineyards, the elegant, orange-facaded Domaine de la Perdrix might seem modern at first glance, but its origins date back to 1820. In 1997, André Gil, inheritor of a long lineage of winemakers, took over the estate with his wife Virginie. As soon as they stepped into the vineyard, the couple embarked on constructing a brand-new winery and renamed the vineyard "Domaine de la Perdrix."

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Where does the estate's name come from?

A tribute to a renowned Catalan painter

Virginie explains,

The name is a tribute to André's grandfather, Dr. Suspuglas. He was a doctor as well as a renowned Catalan painter. His canvases often depicted red partridges, which is why you’ll find these same partridges on all our labels.

What kind of terroir do the vines grow on?

A Typically Mediterranean Terroir

The Domaine de la Perdrix vineyard boasts a terroir typical of the Roussillon region: muddy, clayey, and extremely stony soils on the surface.

Our terroir is a true mosaic of harsh and dry soils. That’s why we vinify each parcel separately. We then blend several grape varieties, ensuring that our wines reflect as closely as possible the expression of this typically Mediterranean terroir,

André and Virginie explain. At Domaine de la Perdrix, the primary grape varieties cultivated for red wines are Carignan, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, while the white wines are made from Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu, Muscat of Alexandria, and Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains.

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Frequently asked questions about Domaine de la Perdrix

Where is Domaine de la Perdrix located?

The estate sits in Trouillas, a village in the Roussillon near Perpignan, in southern France. Its vineyard covers around 45 hectares under a distinctly Mediterranean climate.

Where does the name Domaine de la Perdrix come from?

It honours André's grandfather, Dr. Suspuglas, a doctor and well-known Catalan painter. He often portrayed the red partridge, a bird now featured on every label of the estate.

Which grape varieties does the estate grow?

The reds are built on Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir and Carignan. The whites bring together Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Muscat of Alexandria, Maccabeu and Grenache Blanc.

What is the terroir like at Domaine de la Perdrix?

The vines grow on clay soils packed with stones, dry and demanding. Each plot is fermented on its own so the wines keep the mark of this Mediterranean landscape.

How long has the Gil family run the estate?

The property dates back to 1820, but André Gil, born into a winemaking family, took it over with Virginie in 1997. The couple then built a new winery and gave the vineyard its partridge name.