Domaine de Cambis — Organic winegrower in Berlou, AOP Saint-Chinian
Family estate certified Organic Farming, nestled on the schist hills of Berlou, in the heart of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park.
Three Generations of a Family, a Terroir of Schist
Domaine de Cambis was established by Annick and Alfred Perolari in 2004, in a village cellar in Berlou. Annick vinified her first wines there until 2016. Their son Martin joined them, the family built a new winery, and then began organic farming conversion in 2018. The estate has been AB certified since the 2021 vintage. In January 2019, Martin took over the reins alone. Today, he vinifies 10 hectares of vines on the schist hillsides of Berlou, true to a conviction: wine is a product of pleasure, to be shared.
Discover what goes on behind the scenes of one of the domain's events.
Berlou, on the Ordovician schist
In Berlou, the vines grow on some of France's oldest brown schist, dating back to the Ordovician period – between 488 and 415 million years ago. A rare, poor, well-draining rock, which forces the roots to go deep. Nestled at the bottom of the Rieu Berlou valley, our hillsides are oriented North-West/South-East: sheltered from the Tramontane wind, away from large temperature variations. The altitude – between 250 and 450 meters – brings cool nights during ripening. This nocturnal freshness contributes to the finesse of our wines. On these plots, some Carignan vines are almost a century old. They produce little, but they tell a story.
The winemaker's logbook
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Viticulture that cares for the land
The more we take care of the earth and the environment, the more we take care of ourselves.
Certified Organic Farming
Conversion started in 2018, certification obtained with the 2021 vintage. Eurofeuille and AB labels on all our wines.
Centenary vines
On the schistous hillsides of Berlou, some Carignan vines are nearly a hundred years old. They produce little, but what they yield cannot be found anywhere else.
Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park brand
Le Domaine de Cambis is an integral part of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park, a guarantee of territorial and environmental commitment.
Direct sales at the winery
All our wines ship from Berlou. No middlemen, no cooperative — from our cellar to your table.
Free delivery on orders over €250
Metropolitan France, dispatch within 48 business hours.
From our winery to your table
No intermediaries, no hidden margins. You buy directly from the estate.
Visit the Estate
Book a tasting tour in Berlou with Martin. Groups of 10 people maximum, pets welcome.