Château Clamens

Château Clamens

An AOP Fronton estate 30 km north of Toulouse, 25 hectares on boulbènes clay-sandy soils of the Tarn terraces. Owned by Stefan Heppelmann since 2012, certified HVE. Négrette (Fronton's signature grape, more than 60%) in the spotlight, in elegant, sincere reds, rosé and whites.

A unique terroir at the gates of Toulouse. Located in Fronton, just 30 km north of Toulouse, Château Clamens covers 25 hectares of vines nestled on an exceptional terroir. The boulbènes clay-sandy soils, from the ancient terraces of the Tarn, and the sunny South-West climate (more than 2,000 hours of sunshine a year) offer ideal conditions for the vine. Owner since 2012, Stefan Heppelmann, a lover of wine and rugby, brought this historic estate back to life.

Négrette & Co

Red - AOP Fronton (Négrette, Syrah)

The estate's signature cuvee, dominated by Négrette: expressive and vibrant, on black fruit, violet and spices, with finesse and freshness. The emblematic grape of Fronton in all its purity.

Caractères

Red - AOP Fronton (Négrette, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon), aged 12 months in barrels

The ambitious, structured cuvee of Château Clamens, aged 12 months in oak barrels: depth, substance and elegance, cut out for the table and for cellaring. The most accomplished expression of the Fronton terroir.

Le Petit Clamens & Jules

Reds - IGP Comté Tolosan (Merlot, Syrah), HVE

The generous, convivial reds: Le Petit Clamens, sunny with fine mineral freshness, and Jules, crunchy and easy, perfect for moments among friends. The immediate pleasure of the South-West.

Julie

Rosé - AOP Fronton (Négrette, Syrah)

An elegant, balanced and refreshing rosé, on Négrette and Syrah: fruity and thirst-quenching, it embodies the Clamens style, all in finesse and immediate pleasure.

The Justine & Juliette whites

Vin de France - dry Sauvignon Blanc & sweet Gros Manseng

Justine, a refined, pure Sauvignon Blanc full of vivacity, and Juliette, a sweet Gros Manseng white, fruity and generous. Two readings of white, from the liveliest to the tenderest.

The elegance of Fronton, direct from the estate

The Négrette of Fronton, at the gates of Toulouse

30 km from Toulouse, over 25 hectares of boulbènes of the Tarn terraces, Château Clamens (Stefan Heppelmann, since 2012, certified HVE) reveals Négrette, a grape unique in the world. Lightly sulphured, unfiltered wines, controlled yields: from Négrette & Co to Caractères, the elegance of the South-West.

What is Négrette, the signature grape of Château Clamens and Fronton?

Négrette is a native grape, unique in the world, a true emblem of the AOP Fronton appellation. Born on the lands of Fronton, it expresses captivating aromas of black fruits, violet and spices. At Château Clamens, it makes up more than 60% of the vineyard, complemented by Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. It is what gives the estate's reds, such as Négrette & Co and Caractères, their finesse, freshness and such distinctive character.

Where is Château Clamens located?

In Fronton, just 30 kilometres north of Toulouse, in the South-West. The estate covers 25 hectares of vines on an exceptional terroir: boulbènes clay-sandy soils from the ancient terraces of the Tarn, and a sunny climate (more than 2,000 hours of sunshine a year).

Who is the owner of Château Clamens?

Stefan Heppelmann, a lover of wine and rugby, owner since 2012. He brought this historic estate back to life with a clear vision: to produce elegant, sincere wines deeply rooted in their terroir, combining tradition, innovation and respect for nature.

Is Château Clamens organic?

The estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE) and is committed to a viticulture respectful of nature. The vines, planted in the direction of the Autan wind, benefit from natural aeration that limits plant-protection treatments. Yields are deliberately controlled (less than 45 hl/ha) and, in the cellar, the wines are lightly sulphured (around 45 mg/L for the reds) and unfiltered.

What is the terroir of Château Clamens?

Boulbènes clay-sandy soils from the ancient terraces of the Tarn, and a sunny South-West climate with more than 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. These ideal conditions, combined with the Autan wind, give the vine a rare balance between ripeness, concentration and freshness.

Which grapes does Château Clamens grow?

Négrette, the native signature grape of Fronton, making up more than 60% of the vineyard, complemented by Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. The estate also works Merlot and Gros Manseng, for a fine diversity of cuvees, from red to white by way of rosé.

What are the cuvees of Château Clamens?

In AOP Fronton: Négrette & Co (red), Caractères (red aged in barrels) and Julie (rosé). In IGP Comté Tolosan: Le Petit Clamens and Jules (reds, HVE). In Vin de France: Justine (dry Sauvignon Blanc) and Juliette (sweet Gros Manseng). Each cuvee embodies the Clamens style: elegance, freshness and immediate pleasure.

What is the Caractères cuvee?

The estate's ambitious, structured cuvee, in AOP Fronton, a blend of Négrette, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 12 months in oak barrels. Depth, substance and elegance: the most accomplished expression of the Fronton terroir, cut out for the table and for cellaring.

What is the Négrette & Co cuvee?

The signature cuvee of Château Clamens in AOP Fronton, dominated by Négrette and complemented by Syrah: an expressive, vibrant red, on black fruit, violet and spices, all in finesse and freshness. The best gateway to the emblematic grape of Fronton.

What rosés does Château Clamens produce?

The estate crafts Julie, an AOP Fronton rosé of Négrette and Syrah, elegant, balanced and refreshing. A fruity, thirst-quenching rosé, true to the Clamens style, ideal as an aperitif or at the table.

Does Château Clamens produce white wines?

Yes: Justine, a dry, refined and pure Sauvignon Blanc full of vivacity (Vin de France), and Juliette, a sweet Gros Manseng white, fruity and generous (Vin de France). Two complementary whites, from the liveliest to the tenderest.

Can you buy the Château Clamens wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, the elegance of Fronton

Château Clamens - an AOP Fronton estate 30 km north of Toulouse (Stefan Heppelmann, since 2012): 25 hectares of boulbènes clay-sandy soils of the Tarn terraces, certified HVE, Négrette (Fronton's signature grape) more than 60% of the vineyard.

Négrette & Co, Caractères (AOP Fronton), Le Petit Clamens and Jules (IGP Comté Tolosan), Julie (Fronton rosé), Justine and Juliette (Vin de France)