Theyron dates back to the 18th century. It is the smallest of the Puech-Haut estates: around fifteen hectares on varied soils, clay-limestone, sandstone and rolled pebbles. The Mediterranean climate here is hot and dry.
- of vines
- 15ha
- certified sustainable farming
- 2010
- cuvées
- 3
- from the château
- 10km
THE ESTATE
An 18th-century estate
THE HISTORY
Three centuries of vines
0118th c.
The origins of the estate, about ten kilometres from today's Château Puech-Haut.
022010
The vineyard is certified for sustainable farming. The mention appears on every bottle.
03Today
The estate produces three IGP Pays d'Oc cuvées, and its Rolle also goes into the Puech-Haut Chill wines.
IN PICTURES
The Theyron vineyard
The Theyron rows, on clay, sandstone and rolled pebbles, under a hot, dry Mediterranean climate. Rolle, the estate's white grape variety, has a large place here.
THE WINES
The three Theyron wines
The three Theyron cuvées, red, white and rosé, are IGP Pays d'Oc. They come from a vineyard certified for sustainable farming since 2010, on clay-limestone, sandstone and rolled pebbles.The estate. Theyron dates back to the 18th century and lies about ten kilometres from Château Puech-Haut. It is the smallest of the Puech-Haut estates, with around fifteen hectares. The vines grow on varied soils, clay-limestone, sandstone and rolled pebbles, under a hot, dry Mediterranean climate. The vineyard has been certified for sustainable farming since 2010, and the mention appears on every bottle. The soils are worked mechanically, and treatments are limited to copper and sulphur.
Theyron white. It is made from 100% Rolle, the white grape variety that has a large place at Theyron. The grapes are pressed directly, then the juice is settled and fermented at low temperature, before ageing on lees in stainless-steel vats. The colour is pale, crystal-clear yellow. On the nose, white-fleshed fruit and vine blossom; the palate is clean, lively and crisp. Serve it between 10 and 12 °C with seafood, scallops or Mediterranean cuisine, and drink it within two years.
Theyron rosé. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are pressed directly, then aged on lees in stainless-steel vats. The rose-quartz colour is pale and bright. On the nose, redcurrant and spicy notes; on the palate, roundness and liveliness. Served between 6 and 8 °C, it goes with fish, grilled dishes or salads, and is best drunk within the year.
Theyron red. Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are vinified separately, then aged for 18 months in barrels that have held one or two previous wines. The deep cherry-red colour takes on garnet glints. The nose recalls garrigue and black fruit; on the palate, the wine is substantial, with smooth tannins. Serve it at 15 °C with veal, rabbit, grilled meat or cheese; it keeps for 4 years.
Beyond Theyron. The Rolle grown here, with its aromas of citrus and white flowers, also goes into the Puech-Haut Chill wines.
QUESTIONS
Questions about Theyron
These answers place Domaine de Theyron, recall how long it has been certified, then describe its three cuvées and the Rolle that makes up its white.
Where is Domaine de Theyron?
About ten kilometres from Château Puech-Haut, north-east of Montpellier. It is the smallest of the Puech-Haut estates, with around fifteen hectares of vines on clay-limestone, sandstone and rolled pebbles.
Since when has it been farmed sustainably?
Since 2010, and the mention appears on every bottle. The soils are worked mechanically, and treatments are limited to copper and sulphur. Today, the whole Puech-Haut vineyard is farmed sustainably.
Which wines are produced here?
Three IGP Pays d'Oc cuvées. The red blends Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot; the white is 100% Rolle; the rosé brings together Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre.
What is Rolle?
A Mediterranean white grape variety, with aromas of citrus and white flowers. It has a large place at Theyron and is the only grape in Theyron white, fermented at low temperature and then aged on lees in stainless-steel vats.
Which dishes go with the Theyron wines?
Seafood, scallops or Mediterranean cuisine for the white, served between 10 and 12 °C. The rosé, at 6 to 8 °C, goes with fish, grilled dishes and salads. The red, at 15 °C, goes with veal, rabbit, grilled meat or cheese.
How long can they be kept?
The rosé within the year, the white within two years, while they keep their freshness. The red, aged for 18 months in barrels that have held one or two previous wines, has an ageing potential of 4 years.
TO DISCOVER
The estate in detail
From Theyron, head for Saint-Drézéry and Pic Saint-Loup, home to the other Puech-Haut châteaux. Then come the terroirs, the events and visits to the estate.