A family heritage
between two shores
The Aubery family, established in Martinique and historically rooted in agriculture, acquired Domaine Belle d’Argence in the Rhône Valley. This marks a new chapter in their story: a return to the ancestral land of their origins and the opening of a new wine-growing chapter. This fusion of cultures and traditions enriches every gesture, from vine to glass.
A terroir shaped
by time
In the heart of the Costières de Nîmes appellation, across 46 hectares of Natura 2000 protected land, Domaine Belle d’Argence has embodied a deeply committed organic approach to viticulture since 1993, with profound respect for both its environment and its heritage.
Vines have been cultivated here for more than 2,000 years, since the Romans first introduced viticulture and shaped the region’s earliest wine-growing landscapes. As heir to this ancient tradition, the estate continues to combine ancestral know-how with modern precision, notably through the use of amphorae for the ageing of certain wines, such as Bauhinia. This method preserves the purity and freshness of the fruit while delicately enhancing the grape variety’s mineral character.
The vineyards thrive on the famous galets roulés of the Costières: pebbles originating from the Alps, carried southward and polished by flowing waters during the last glacial periods nearly 12,000 years ago. Acting as natural thermal regulators, these stones absorb the sun’s heat during the day and release it at night, encouraging slow and even ripening of the grapes. Abundant underground water brings freshness and balance, while the Mediterranean climate—tempered by the cooling Mistral wind and maritime influences—gives rise to vibrant, fruit-driven wines with remarkable aromatic intensity.
The region’s emblematic grape varieties—Syrah, Grenache and Carignan—grow alongside the rare Clairette Blanche de Bellegarde, contributing to the distinctive identity and richness of the estate’s wines.
Passionate about conservation agriculture, we understand the fragile balance of ecosystems. Our commitment to sustainable farming and respect for biodiversity is one of our core values.
A modern cellar, authentic winemaking
Harvesting is conducted with great precision. In the cellar, designed as a passive building, vinification follows organic principles: impeccable hygiene, inputs reduced to a minimum, every gesture serving the pure expression of the terroir.
A distinctive visual identity
Our graphic universe highlights our roots in Terre d’Argence, in the commune of Bellegarde.
Some of our labels also feature creations by talented Martinican artist Ricardo Ozier La Fontaine. Stimulating our imagination, they evoke a heritage where culture, nature, and travel meet, making each tasting both delicious and visually captivating.