The vineyards are maintained using responsible viticulture and are Terra Vitis certified. “La Coume Lumet” is the Occitan language and means “Valley of Light,” a reference to the valley in which the vineyard is situated. 17 hectares of vines sit in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains, between Carcassonne, a Cathar fortress town, and Limoux, the birthplace of sparkling wines. The valley forms a magical microclimate, with warm, sunny days and cool evenings lending natural acidity or “freshness” to the wine. The grapes thrive in clay and limestone soil. In recognition of the special terroir, this appellation allows both Continental grape varieties like Merlot and Mediterranean grape varieties like Grenache Noir and Syrah.