Château Mourgues du Grès
(Winery in Rhône, Southern Rhône)
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About Winery and Wines
Château Mourgues du Grès, located in the Costières de Nîmes, lies between vineyards, garrigue, and orchards. Once owned by the Ursulines of Beaucaire in the 16th century, the estate derives its name from the Provençal word "Mourgues," meaning nuns. The estate celebrates its Mediterranean climate with the sundial's Latin motto "Sine Sole Nihil" (Nothing Without Sun), which reflects the sun's importance for ripening their wines. Vintner François Collard took over the family estate in 1990, aiming to capture the purity of the fruit and the natural surroundings in each wine.
Collard’s winemaking philosophy focuses on expressing the full character of the Costières de Nîmes appellation, producing wines that range from easy-drinking, fruit-forward options to more structured, age-worthy bottles. The vineyards benefit from the unique combination of soils—mainly pebbles and clay-limestone—and the influence of the Mediterranean breeze, which helps maintain balance and freshness in the wines. The estate grows classic Rhône varietals like Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Roussanne, and Viognier, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
With a dedication to precision and minimal intervention, Château Mourgues du Grès produces wines that are a true reflection of the terroir, capturing the essence of the surrounding natural beauty and the rich winemaking heritage of the region.
In the South of the Rhone Valley, this pebble-rich terroir is rocked by Rhone and Mediterranean influences. The vine takes root and flourishes on 65 hectares, drawing its strength from the soil for taut wines with great aromatic richness.
At the crossroads of the Rhone, the Camargue, and Provence, the Rhone grape varieties (Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, etc.) blend with Languedoc (Carignan, Cinsault) and Provence (Vermentino, Mourvèdre). This alchemy makes the richness and singularity of Mourgues du Grès wines.
The official certification of the estate in Organic Agriculture in 2014 and the management of the vineyard in Biodynamics meet the winemaker's convictions to want to work as close as possible to nature while respecting the terroir and the environment.