t is not by accident that the Minervois region of southern France brings to mind the Roman Empire because the name comes from the ancient city of Minerve, a fortified city built by the Romans and dedicated to the goddess of wisdom.

Rich and prosperous, from the Roman period on, the Minervois region has been one of the best know areas of southern France (originally referred to as "la Gaule Narbonnaise".

It is true that its wine, descended from one of the first vineyards planted in Languedoc-Roussillon, has been appreciated far beyond its borders, since Pliny the Younger, in the 1st century A.D., preferred it more than any other.

In the 15th century A.D., Nicolas de la Jugie, Lord of La Livinière and of Ferrals, Baron of Rieux, provided his uncle, Clement VI (who was the pope at Avignon), with wines from the Minervois region.

Throughout the centuries, wines from the Minervois region have traditionally been served at the tables of the kings of France.

During the Middle Ages, the Minervois region went through a difficult time, particularly during the Albigensien crusade.

Minerve, the historic capital of the Minervois region, was profoundly and tragically touched by this conflict.
In fact, on July 12, 1210, under siege by Simon de Montfort, 180 "Perfect Ones" chose to be burned at the stake rather than renounce their Cathari faith.

Such are the people of the Minervois region. They are proud of their heritage, faithful to their traditions, and motivated by the same will to succeed.