The Domaine Gardies vineyards nestle in the foothills of Corbieres. The vines are grown in the old plots in caly-limestone soil, located on the heights of Vingrau. This is where the 75-year old red vines flourish and produce low yields of 25hl/ha of concentrated juice. The climate is Mediterranean, the hot, arid summers encouraging the vines to struggle and send their roots deep into the soil in search of nutrients, resulting in complex wines. The region is characterised by the eight different types of wind that blow across the wine growing area and, one day out of three, the mighty Tramontane, a dominating northerly wind, sweeps through the region. These drying winds help keep vineyards in healthy condition, reducing the need for pest control or other human intervention. Domaine Gardioes is certified organic, the vines are hand-harvested and biodiversity in the vineyard is encouraged.