Domaine Valambelle

Domaine Valambelle: a family-driven organic estate rooted in the schist soils of Faugères

A domaine born from the land and from family. Since 2003, Domaine Valambelle has flourished on the schist slopes of Laurens, in the heart of the Faugères appellation. Born from passionate family work, the estate now covers 24 hectares, including 18 hectares of vines planted in the 1980s by Michel Abbal. These lands, once wild scrubland, were patiently cleared to reveal a vibrant, living terroir bathed in Mediterranean sunshine and the scents of garrigue.

Every parcel tells a story: the story of a family deeply connected to this rugged, sensual and generous landscape. The 6 hectares surrounding the village of Laurens further reinforce this strong, localized identity.

An exemplary organic commitment since 2007

Domaine Valambelle has always placed nature at the heart of its philosophy. This commitment became official in 2007 with ECOCERT Organic Agriculture certification, a step that goes far beyond a simple label.

Today, every gesture — from pruning to harvest — is designed to preserve:

• the life of the schist soils,
• the surrounding biodiversity,
• the purity of the fruit,
• the authenticity of the Languedoc terroir.

The harvest is 100% manual, followed by rigorous sorting at the winery. Vinification is led by Thierry Abbal, fifth generation of winegrowers, alongside his sister Marie — a duo carrying forward a rare know-how deeply anchored in the soul of the domaine.

A rich grape varietal palette true to Faugères

The estate’s reds and rosés shine with Syrah at the core, supported by:

• Grenache
• Carignan
• Cinsault
• Mourvèdre

For the whites, freshness and elegance guide the selection:

• Roussanne
• Vermentino
• Grenache Blanc

This diversity allows the domaine to craft expressive, balanced, generous wines where the hallmark notes of garrigue, warm schist and ripe fruit come through naturally.

The cuvées of Domaine Valambelle: the purest expression of the Faugères terroir

Angolet Rosé – Organic
A lively, delicate rosé with accents of red berries and wildflowers.

Angolet Rouge – Organic
A supple, approachable red shaped by schist-driven freshness and black fruit aromas.

Millepeyres – Organic
A generous, structured wine that captures the mineral signature of Faugères.

Florentin Abbal – Organic
A tribute cuvée, deep and elegant, where Syrah reveals all its nobility.

La Petite Vendangeuse – Organic
A charming wine carried by aromatic finesse and gentle fruit.

Grande Cuvée – Organic
The domaine’s signature: depth, balance, length and the full brilliance of the terroir.

Domaine Valambelle: the power of schist, the soul of a family, the elegance of organic winemaking

Across generations, Domaine Valambelle has preserved what matters most: an intimate relationship with nature, a savoir-faire passed down through simplicity and precision, and a modern vision of organic viticulture. Every bottle offers a piece of this landscape: warm stones, garrigue winds, steep slopes and the memory of those who came before.

Which cuvée from Domaine Valambelle would you like to explore first to experience the full mineral strength of the Faugères schist ?