Producer Domaine de Mouscaillo

FRANCE, LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

The Domaine de Mouscaillo was born in Roquetaillade, in the heart of the Languedoc, from a long family tradition deeply rooted in viticulture. Pierre Fort and his wife Marie-Claire grew up working in the family vineyards and, after gaining important experience in the Loire Valley alongside renowned vigneron Didier Dagueneau, decided to return to their homeland to highlight the unique terroir of Roquetaillade. In 2004, they took over the family estate, which at the time included only a few hectares planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, including a historic vineyard planted by Pierre himself during his teenage years. Since 2017, the estate has been managed by their son Thomas Fort and his wife Camille, who continue the project with an artisanal and sustainable approach while preserving the authentic identity of the territory. Located between Mediterranean and Atlantic influences and close to the Pyrenees, Roquetaillade is one of the freshest and most distinctive areas of the Languedoc. Strong temperature variations between day and night allow the grapes to retain acidity, elegance, and aromatic precision, while the deep clay-limestone soils, rich in fossils and similar to those of Chablis, naturally preserve water and moisture even during the hottest summers. This exceptional balance gives Domaine de Mouscaillo wines remarkable freshness, pronounced minerality, and refined elegance. The estate’s philosophy is based on a deep respect for the terroir and minimal intervention in the cellar. The goal is to produce healthy, high-quality grapes that allow for authentic, pure, and expressive wines without unnecessary additions. Today, Domaine de Mouscaillo farms around 10 hectares and produces approximately 35,000 bottles per year, with Chardonnay representing the core of the production alongside Mauzac Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Domaine de Mouscaillo wines stand out for their elegance, mineral tension, and precision, representing one of the most refined and exciting expressions of modern Languedoc winemaking.