The domaine is situated in the foothills of the Cévennes on the famous shiste slopes of Faugères. At altitudes between 300 and 400 metres, these rocky vineyards create wines that are concentrated yet fresh, perfect for the low intervention, biodynamic and organic practices at the heart of Domaine des Trinités winemaking. The property is roughly divided by 15 hectares falling into the AOC Faugeres appellation, producing elegant and spicy wines, and the remaining 9 hectares in AOC Pézenas Coteaux de Langeudoc, where the wines are softer and more fruit forward - but still tell the story of where they are from - it is this crucial aspect that is so strong with these wines - their sense of place. This Le Portail comes from the prized schiste vineyards in Faugères shaped by the sunbaked rocky soils of the unmistakable and very definite Faugeres terroir. A herbal, spicy bouquet is followed by youthful red cherries and supple mineral character derived from the schist rich soils.