Domaine La Rune

Corbières with Soul & Quiet Obsession

In the rugged hills of the Hautes Corbières, nestled among wind-sculpted ridges and scrubland, Domaine La Rune stands as a testament to generational commitment, terroir reverence, and a quiet evolution toward purity in wine.

Roots & Legacy

The La Rune story reaches back to the late 1800s, when the ancestors of today’s team first planted vines in the region. Over time, the family’s passion for viticulture deepened; the estate was formally organized into a vineyard project decades ago. The name “La Rune” reflects the place itself—its land, history, and mystique.

In 2003, Dominique and Xavier Rémon stepped into the estate’s leadership, bringing renewed energy and vision. The property spans roughly 20 hectares of vines across multiple communes in the Corbières (Talairan, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, Jonquières), a mosaic of soils, exposures, and microclimates.

In recent years, a new generation—Manuel and Hélène Rémon—has taken up the mantle. With fresh perspective and commitment, they are guiding La Rune deeper into natural philosophy and ecological expression.

Terroir & Vineyard Philosophy

La Rune sits at around 200 meters altitude, on rocky, argilo-calcareous and stony soils. The vineyards are spread among steep hillsides, each plot offering distinct character via aspect, soil depth, slopes, and exposure. The relatively dry climate and uplifting breezes help reduce disease pressure and support late, ripe phenolic development.

The estate practices a mosaic approach: adopting organic viticulture (certified since 2018) and using biodynamic preparations in transition to Méthode Nature certification. The vineyards are managed with minimal chemical inputs, favoring prophylactic work, balanced yields, and encouraging biodiversity.

Each vine is monitored closely, favoring hand work, selective pruning, and limited interventions so that micro-site differences can emerge.

Winemaking Approach & Style

La Rune’s cellar philosophy is a continuation of its vineyard ethics: respectful, restrained, and expressive. The vinifications employ indigenous yeasts, minimal sulfur, limited or no additions, and gentle extraction. Macerations are handled with care—often via infusion rather than aggressive punchdowns—and aging is done in barrels or demi-muids (600 L) or other large wood vessels that allow maturation without masking the wine’s identity.

They aim for wines of finesse, clarity, and site-driven tension rather than overt power. Some cuvées lean toward strength, others toward ease—but the underlying principle is always elegance.

Signature Grapes & Wines

La Rune works with southern Languedoc varieties:

• Reds: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvèdre

• Whites: Bourboulenc, Marsanne

Because of its site diversity, the estate is able to craft wines that span profiles—from structured, mineral reds to fresher, more aromatic whites—each reflecting a facet of its terroir palette. Some cuvées carry runic names in reference to the estate name, which adds a poetic symbolic dimension to the labels.

On the marketplace today, La Rune is known for wines such as Elyud, Sauvage, Perthro, Coup de Lune, etc., which are appreciated for their balance and expressive character.

Address
Domaine La Rune
D613 Route du Termenès
11220 Talairan, France

Phone numbers
Office: +33 4 68 44 04 99
Hélène (mobile): +33 6 07 67 75 83
Manuel (mobile): +33 7 81 35 75 41

Email
domainelarune@gmail.com