Domaine des Homs – Minervois

The Domaine des HOMS is a family estate that extends over 22 hectares on a plateau in the heart of the Minervois. It is takes its name from an ancient row of oak trees (Ormes) which lined the road to the domaine.

There are several different microclimates within the Minervois appellation and Les Homs is located in the “Terrasses” region.  This is the central region, the most temperate where the excesses of the climate are more moderate and the nights are cooler.

The Terrasse of Domaine des Homs is that of the Argent Double. In 1865, Paul de Crozals was seduced by this terroir and decided to settle there to cultivate the vine. Today, the estate is still in the de Crozals family and it is Jean Marc and his wife Anne who manage it.

The winds often blow on this high plateau at an altitude of 300 meters: the Marin coming from the East brings humidity, and the dry winds of the Cers come from the North West. The soils here date from the quaternary period, and are made up of very stony angular pebbles of Villafranchian origin, and leached clays.

Out of 22 hectares, 15 are in the Minervois appellation and produce 3 red wines. The remaining 7ha are in Vins de Pays appellation where white wines, rosé and a small sweet sparkling (light in alcohol) are produced.