Domaine Croix La Pageze

Domaine Croix La Pagèze

A 70-hectare estate at the foot of the Massif de la Clape, open to the Mediterranean, in IGP Pays d'Oc. Run by Jean-Marie Castells, a winegrower-peasant since 1990 (owner in 2002), certified HVE. Solar, mineral wines - Les Cistes, Heritage, Le Puits - to discover direct.

A vineyard in the heart of the Mediterranean. Domaine Croix La Pageze covers 70 hectares of vines, nestled at the foot of the Massif de la Clape and open to the Mediterranean Sea. This unique terroir, made of gravel soils, benefits from generous sunshine and sea spray that bring freshness and minerality to the wines. This natural balance gives each cuvee a marked identity, at once authentic and elegant.

A gravel terroir open to the Mediterranean

Each bottle is the reflection of an exceptional terroir and the relentless work of a family that has managed to unite passion, endurance and respect for nature. Beyond the vines, the estate embodies a spirit of transmission and faithfulness to its roots.

Les Cistes cuvee - Red, Rosé & White

IGP Pays d'Oc - HVE

Inspired by the emblematic plant of the garrigue, this cuvee offers solar wines with fragrant notes of scrubland, wild flowers and spices. Red, rose and white: it evokes the sea, the cicadas and the Mediterranean art of living.

Héritage cuvee - Red, Rosé & White

IGP Pays d'Oc - HVE

A tribute to past generations and family transmission. Heritage embodies the meeting of tradition and modernity, revealing all the typicity of the Massif de la Clape, in red, rose and white.

Le Puits cuvee - Red

IGP Pays d'Oc, red - HVE

Robust and refined, Le Puits pays tribute to the family memory and the peasant roots of the estate. It symbolises the bond with the earth and water, recalling the ancestral well that once served to water the flocks.

4 for you cuvee - Rosé

IGP Pays d'Oc, rosé - HVE

A generous, convivial rose from the estate, in the solar spirit of the Massif de la Clape. Fresh and easy to share, it accompanies aperitifs and summer meals through the sunny days.

A gravel terroir at the foot of the Massif de la Clape

70 ha open to the Mediterranean

The estate covers 70 hectares of vines, nestled at the foot of the Massif de la Clape and open to the Mediterranean Sea. Gravel soils, generous sunshine and sea spray bring freshness and minerality, and give each cuvee a marked identity.

Jean-Marie Castells, a winegrower-peasant

Since 1990, owner since 2002

Since 1990, Jean-Marie Castells has devoted his life to the vine: first a farm worker, he became owner in 2002 and embodies the figure of the winegrower-peasant. As early as the 1950s, his grandfather raised his sheep here; the estate's cross recalls the artisanal spirit and heritage of his ancestors.

Direct - Massif de la Clape, solar and mineral wines, HVE

Where is Domaine Croix La Pagèze located?

Domaine Croix La Pageze covers 70 hectares of vines, nestled at the foot of the Massif de la Clape and open to the Mediterranean Sea, in the Languedoc. This unique terroir, made of gravel soils, benefits from generous sunshine and sea spray that bring freshness and minerality to the wines.

Who runs Domaine Croix La Pagèze?

Since 1990, Jean-Marie Castells has devoted his life to the vine. First a farm worker, he became owner in 2002 and embodies the figure of the winegrower-peasant, deeply attached to the land. His work combines respect for the terroir, rigorous choice of grapes and family know-how passed down over several generations.

What is the history of Domaine Croix La Pagèze?

The estate's history is rooted in a living memory: as early as the 1950s, Jean-Marie's grandfather raised his sheep here. The cross that now adorns the wall of the property recalls the artisanal, creative spirit of his ancestors, between winegrowing tradition and cultural heritage.

What is the environmental approach of Domaine Croix La Pagèze?

The estate is certified HVE (High Environmental Value), a sustainable viticulture approach that attests to respect for biodiversity and reasoned management of the vineyard. A commitment at the service of grape quality and respect for the Mediterranean terroir.

What are the cuvees of Domaine Croix La Pagèze?

The estate offers three emblematic cuvees: Les Cistes (red, rose and white), inspired by the garrigue plant; Heritage (red, rose and white), a tribute to family transmission; and Le Puits (red), robust and refined. The 4 for you Rose cuvee and discovery gift sets complete the range.

What is the Les Cistes cuvee?

The Les Cistes cuvee, available in red, rose and white, is inspired by the cistus, an emblematic plant of the garrigue. It offers solar wines with fragrant notes of scrubland, wild flowers and spices, that evoke the sea, the cicadas and the Mediterranean art of living.

What is the Le Puits cuvee?

Le Puits is a robust, refined red that pays tribute to the family memory and the peasant roots of the estate. Its name symbolises the bond with the earth and water, recalling the ancestral well that once served to water the Castells family's flocks.

What is the Massif de la Clape?

The Massif de la Clape is a Languedoc wine terroir, between Narbonne and the sea, once an island. Its gravel and limestone soils, its sunshine and the sea spray give solar, fresh and mineral wines. Domaine Croix La Pageze is nestled at its foot, open to the Mediterranean.

What style of wines does Domaine Croix La Pagèze produce?

Each cuvee is designed as an immersion in the Mediterranean richness, blending garrigue, sea wind and solar warmth. The wines have a marked identity, at once authentic and elegant, carried by the gravel soils and the freshness brought by the sea.

Which Domaine Croix La Pagèze wine to choose for your table?

For the aperitif and summer meals, the Les Cistes, Heritage or 4 for you roses are ideal; the whites accompany fish and seafood; the Les Cistes and Heritage reds pair with grilled meats and southern cuisine; and Le Puits, robust, enhances meats of character and cheeses.

Are the Domaine Croix La Pagèze wines for keeping?

The Les Cistes and 4 for you cuvees are designed for immediate pleasure, fresh and solar; Heritage reveals the typicity of the terroir; and Le Puits, robust and refined, is the estate's most structured cuvee, able to accompany fine tables and evolve over time.

Can the Domaine Croix La Pagèze wines be bought directly?

Yes: the wines of Domaine Croix La Pageze are bought here directly, with shipping across France and the European countries eligible for delivery. You receive Massif de la Clape wines just as Jean-Marie Castells made them, with no extra middleman between the estate and your table.

Massif de la Clape, direct from the estate

Domaine Croix La Pageze: a 70-hectare estate at the foot of the Massif de la Clape, open to the Mediterranean Sea, in IGP Pays d'Oc (Languedoc). Gravel soils, generous sunshine and sea spray. Run by Jean-Marie Castells, a winegrower-peasant since 1990 (owner in 2002); family memory dating back to the 1950s. Certified HVE (High Environmental Value).

Cuvees (IGP Pays d'Oc): Les Cistes (red, rose, white), Heritage (red, rose, white), Le Puits (red) and 4 for you (rose) — wines of the Massif de la Clape