Capucine White

We are beyond thrilled to be able to share a new vintage of this WineCollective Exclusive with our members! Once again, the quality and value of the wines of Ollieux Romanis make them too great to pass up, so when we were offered a repeat feature of this gem, it was an easy choice. Located just south of the village of Corbières, Ollieux Romanis is one of the largest privately owned wineries in the area. The first vines were planted in the 11th century, however the origins of the land dates back to about 8 centuries. In Roman times, the estate was a farm producing grains, olives and mutton. Realizing the potential in wine, the Durban-Latreille family planted the first vines. Soon after, a priory was formed on the estate and the domaine flourished as tending to the vines was part of the daily religious ritual for the monks.

Today, the estate is owned and operated by the Bories family. It is chalked full of interesting and unusual soil, including Mediterranean red clay, sandstone and puddingstone (rock made from coloured round pebbles mixed in sand/cement that gives the look of raisins in Christmas pudding). Beyond the requisites for Languedoc, the Bories also grow unapproved varietals, like Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy by 2023, at a well-chilled 8 C.