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Producer profile

Famille Quiot

Famille Quiot spans Rhône and Provence, from Domaine Houchart's fresh red, white and rosé wines to Château du Trignon's seven appellations.

Place
Vallée du Rhône · France
Known for
Rhône and Provence family estates
Wine context
Grenache / Garnacha · Mourvèdre · Provence rosé
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Atlas locationVallée du Rhône · France44.06° N · 4.83° E

At A Glance

Field
Detail
Founded
1748
Leadership
Florence and Jean-Baptiste, 13th generation
Portfolio
Around 300 hectares across six primary domains
Export
97% of wines to more than 30 countries
Wine
Château du Trignon Rasteau

The Producer

Famille Quiot brings together properties in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Provence and the southern Rhône. Florence and her brother Jean-Baptiste operate and manage all the properties. The group includes Domaine Houchart and Château du Trignon, with Domaine Houchart producing red, white and rosé wines.

Place

Near Puyloubier, at the foot of Sainte-Victoire mountain, Domaine Houchart sits on poor soils of limestone and clayey sandstone. The grapes ripen later there than elsewhere in Côtes de Provence, giving the wines characteristic freshness. The estate was acquired in 1890 with 60 hectares and has since expanded to 90 hectares.

Château du Trignon was acquired by the Quiot family in 2006. Its vineyards span seven southern Rhône appellations: Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Rasteau, Beaumes de Venise, Côtes du Rhône, Plan de Dieu and Sablet.

Wines

Domaine Houchart produces wines in all three Provence colors. The named bottles include Domaine Houchart Côtes de Provence Rosé and Château du Trignon Rosé. Château du Trignon Rasteau is a red made from Grenache and Mourvèdre, placing a two grape blend within the Rasteau appellation.

Final Word

Famille Quiot's wines bring Provence's three colors and southern Rhône appellations into one family portfolio.

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