Terre des 2 Sources

Terre des 2 Sources

A 40-hectare estate in the north of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, 45 minutes from Montpellier, between garrigue and the foothills of the Cevennes. Born in 2017 from the meeting between Helene Taillefer and New Zealand winegrowers Kirsten and Glen Creasy, farmed with reasoned agroecology. Elegant, sustainable wines, to discover direct.

A protected vineyard, at the crossroads of terroirs. 45 minutes from Montpellier, the Terre des 2 Sources estate flourishes on 40 hectares of untouched nature, between the reliefs of the Massif du Bois de Monnier and the foothills of the Cevennes. Its unique location, in the north of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, offers a diversity of clay-limestone soils, slopes and exposures, ideal for creating elegant, balanced and sustainable wines.

Authentic wines, faithful reflections of the Cévennes terroir

Each wine of Terre des 2 Sources is the fruit of precise artisanal work, designed to reflect the wild beauty of the Cevennes. Here, the richness of the soils and grapes serves a single aim: sincere, elegant and sustainable wines.

Amourettes Rosé

IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, rosé

A charming, accessible cuvee, ideal to share. A generous Cevennes rose, in the estate's convivial spirit, perfect for the aperitif and summer meals.

Amourettes Rouge

IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, red

A supple, generous red in IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, charming and easy to share. The creative freedom and aromatic originality of the Amourettes range.

Empreintes Rosé

AOC Languedoc, rosé

A terroir rose in AOC Languedoc, fresh and balanced, a faithful imprint of the Cevennes terroir and the estate's clay-limestone soils.

Empreintes Rouge

AOC Languedoc, red

A red of character in AOC Languedoc, structured and balanced, a reflection of the clay-limestone soils and the altitude that tempers the Mediterranean climate.

Caprices Blanc

IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, white

A generous, expressive white, from the estate's rare collection of white grapes (Viognier, Rolle, Marsanne, Roussanne...). Aromatic finesse and Cevennes freshness.

Caprices Rouge

AOC Terrasses du Larzac, red for keeping

A red for keeping in AOC Terrasses du Larzac, intense and complex. The estate's signature on its flagship appellation, from old vines and a terroir of gravels and clay-limestone.

Direct - AOP Terrasses du Larzac & Languedoc, from the Cévennes

Where is the Terre des 2 Sources estate located?

Terre des 2 Sources is located 45 minutes from Montpellier, between the reliefs of the Massif du Bois de Monnier and the foothills of the Cevennes, in the north of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation. It covers 40 hectares of untouched nature, in a protected environment.

What is the history of Terre des 2 Sources?

Founded on the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa, the estate was taken over in 1963 by the Damais family. In 2017, a new adventure began with Helene Taillefer and a couple of New Zealand winegrowers, Kirsten and Glen Creasy: together, they gave birth to Terre des 2 Sources.

What viticulture does Terre des 2 Sources practise?

The estate is guided by a reasoned agroecological approach: regular observation, minimal interventions, living soils and strict limitation of chemical inputs. Everything is done to preserve the biodiversity of the garrigue and to produce healthy, expressive grapes.

Under which appellations does Terre des 2 Sources produce?

Thanks to the diversity of its soils and exposures, the estate produces wines under several appellations: AOP Terrasses du Larzac, AOP Languedoc, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert and IGP Pays d'Herault. Each parcel thus develops a unique identity.

Which grapes does Terre des 2 Sources grow?

The estate grows a rare collection of grapes. In red: Carignan (50-year-old vines), Grenache noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Merlot and Mourvedre (planted in 2021). In white: Viognier, Chenin blanc, Rolle (Vermentino), Sauvignon blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache blanc and Ugni blanc.

What are the cuvees of Terre des 2 Sources?

The estate offers the Amourettes (rose and red, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert), the Empreintes (rose and red, AOC Languedoc) and the Caprices (white in IGP Saint-Guilhem, red in AOC Terrasses du Larzac). A discovery set also lets you explore the range.

What is the Terrasses du Larzac appellation?

Terrasses du Larzac is an AOP of the Languedoc, north of Montpellier, renowned for its red wines for keeping. The altitude and the strong day-night temperature swings give wines that are both powerful and fresh, complex and elegant, based on blends of Mediterranean grapes.

What makes the terroir of Terre des 2 Sources exceptional?

The diversity of soils - gravels, gravette, clay-limestone - and Mediterranean climatic influences tempered by altitude give each parcel a unique identity. This Cevennes terroir, between garrigue and reliefs, is ideal for elegant, balanced and sustainable wines.

Is the Caprices Rouge cuvee a wine for keeping?

Yes: Caprices Rouge is produced in AOC Terrasses du Larzac, the estate's flagship appellation for intense, complex wines for keeping. It expresses the depth of the Cevennes terroir and the ageing potential of the great reds of Terrasses du Larzac.

Who makes the wines of Terre des 2 Sources?

Since 2017, the wines have been made by Helene Taillefer and the New Zealand winegrower couple Kirsten and Glen Creasy. This marriage between historic know-how and New World inspiration gives the estate its name and its style: Terre des 2 Sources.

Which Terre des 2 Sources wines to choose to discover the Cévennes terroir?

For a first approach, the Amourettes and the Empreintes, generous and accessible, lead the way; the Caprices Blanc reveals the collection of white grapes; and the Caprices Rouge in Terrasses du Larzac expresses all the depth of the Cevennes terroir. To each their own entry into the estate's world.

Can the Terre des 2 Sources wines be bought directly?

Yes: the wines of Terre des 2 Sources are bought here directly, with shipping across France and the European countries eligible for delivery. You receive Cevennes wines just as the estate made them, with no extra middleman between the vineyard and your table.

Terrasses du Larzac & Languedoc, direct from the estate

Terre des 2 Sources: a 40-hectare estate in the north of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, 45 minutes from Montpellier (Herault), between the Massif du Bois de Monnier and the foothills of the Cevennes. Founded on the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa, taken over in 1963 by the Damais family, then revived in 2017 by Helene Taillefer with New Zealand winegrowers Kirsten and Glen Creasy. Reasoned agroecological approach, clay-limestone, gravel and gravette soils. Appellations: AOP Terrasses du Larzac, AOP Languedoc, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, IGP Pays d'Herault.

Cuvees: Amourettes (rose and red, IGP Saint-Guilhem), Empreintes (rose and red, AOC Languedoc), Caprices (white IGP Saint-Guilhem, red AOC Terrasses du Larzac)