Perfectly located on slopes that constitute the foothills of the Cevennes, the vineyard was founded in the first century under Emperor Augustus and serves today as an excellent ambassador for the thriving Languedoc wine region. On 28 plots that are well-oriented to the south or south-west, the property produces both a white and a red wine, but it is on the basis of the red that it has built its reputation. In 1975, the owner Alain Roux breathed new life into the vineyard by planting some "thoroughbreds" (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre), and Châteauneuf-du-Pape's 13 traditional varieties (Rousanne, Marsanne, Clairette, etc.), while at the same time taking care to preserve the old Mediterranean varieties of Cinsault and Carignan. In 1994, the Prieuré was purchased by Chantal Lecouty and Jean Claude Le Brun, former directors of the Revue de France magazine, who continued the work initiated by Alain Roux for the next fifteen years. They adopted a sustainable agriculture approach (with no chemical fertilizers) and harvested the grapes at their maximum possible ripeness, picking them two weeks later than the usual start of the harvests in the Languedoc. Vinified separately from each other, the various grape varieties are then aged - still separately - for 6 to 18 months in oak barrels, one third of which are renewed each year, with minimal toasting to avoid excessive woody aromas.

Originating from the Mediterranean, Cinsault adapts perfectly to warm, sunny weather conditions and is reputed for producing fruity red wines. The old Cinsault vines planted at the heart of the Languedoc region grow on arid, chalky soils that provide them with all the nutrients they require to thrive. In the winery, the Cinsault grapes are vinified in a gentle, precise manner, with minimal human intervention and no chemical additives. The cuvée is matured for several months in casks before being bottled.
The intense, deep red colour reveals a seductive nose, offering rich aromas of slightly jammy fruit together with subtle hints of liquorice. The full-bodied, generous palate is complemented by a beautiful roundness and perfectly integrated tannins in a velvety texture. The expressive, aromatic finish promises excellent ageing potential.