The wine

As a young man, Benoît took to the road to learn from winemakers in other regions. His time in Côte-Rôtie with Yves Cuilleron left a lasting impression. This "Nébuleuse" cuvée is a tribute to that period of his life. The Côte-Rotie appellation authorizes a small percentage of Viognier, a white grape variety, in Syrah. Benoît played with this, incorporating a little Vermentino from the Aniane terroir into the Syrah from Puechabon, all aged in wooden vats. The result is stunning! A nose of black and red fruits, blackberries and spices, with hints of citrus, in a delicate, silky and precise juice. A very fine bottle, to be decanted well in advance, or forgotten in the cellar for a few years...

The estate

A great-grandfather a cooper, a grandfather with 200 beehives and vines, a father a winemaker, Benoît Braujou has always lived among the vines, in the village of Saint jean de Fos, near the Hérault river, today the heart of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation. With and thanks to his father, he bought his first plots of land, deciding to settle in the cradle of his childhood, close to his family, after gaining valuable experience with other winemakers in Alsace, and with Yves Cuilleron in Côte-Rôtie. Armed with his new knowledge, the adventure began, and Domaine Fons Sanatis was born. Like his father, he refuses to use chemicals in his vineyards, preferring to use his eyes and attention to strengthen the vines and enable them to fight and flourish healthily. He vinifies in concrete and stainless-steel vats, with a short spell in foudre for some of his red wines. These wines are sincere, honest, generous and straightforward, just like the winemaker!