Domaine Ricardelle de Lautrec 'Terre Lune' Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP Pays d'Oc, France

Domaine Ricardelle de Lautrec’s 'Terre Lune' Cabernet Sauvignon is a striking example of biodynamic winemaking in the heart of southern France. Produced on a historic 50-hectare estate in Coursan, Aude—where the ancient Roman Via Domitia still crosses the property—this IGP Pays d’Oc red offers a soulful connection between terroir and time. Certified organic for over two decades and Demeter-labeled biodynamic since 2022, the wine reflects a deeply rooted philosophy of balance between vine, soil, and biodiversity.

Product Details

• Appellation: IGP Pays d’Oc, France
• Producer: Domaine Ricardelle de Lautrec, Coursan, Aude
• Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Viticulture: Certified Organic (AB) and Biodynamic (Demeter since 2022)
• Vineyard Practices: Use of mustard planting for soil health, sheep for natural weeding, hedges for biodiversity, and lunar calendar-based farming
• Winemaking: Minimal intervention, sulfite-free vinification in some cuvées

Sensory Description
Expect ripe notes of cassis, black cherry, and plum layered with gentle herbal complexity and soft spice. The texture is smooth and rounded, yet grounded in bright acidity and subtle tannin—an honest expression of Mediterranean sunshine filtered through a naturalist lens. This is a Cabernet that balances rustic charm with elegant drinkability.

Producer’s Background
Run by Cathy and Lionel Boutié, Domaine Ricardelle de Lautrec is a multigenerational estate that blends ancestral know-how with progressive farming. Their commitment to a biodynamic, regenerative model has shaped every detail of vineyard life—from the installation of birdhouses and cover crops to the exclusion of synthetic chemicals. Ten grape varieties are grown across their sun-soaked plains to craft expressive red, white, and rosé wines, all made in harmony with nature and tradition.

Serving Suggestions
Serve at 60–64 °F. This versatile red pairs well with grilled lamb, roasted root vegetables, herbed lentils, or mushroom-based dishes. Also ideal with aged cheeses or charcuterie for a rustic Provençal picnic.