Author: Clémence Fabre

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Image of the day The Étang de Montady, southern France | COPERNICUS

Le domaine de la Grande Courtade où “pousse” notre gamme PLAISIR, nos cuvées en IGP Pays d’Oc est passé sous l’oeil attentif de COPERNICUS.. nous vous racontons souvent ce terroir si particulier du “soleil vert” cet étang asséché au moyen âge.

Crédit : Union européenne, imagerie Copernicus Sentinel-2

L’étang de Montady, situé dans le sud de la France près de la ville de Montady, est un exemple remarquable de remise en état des terres au Moyen Âge. À l’origine une zone humide, il a été asséché au XIIIe siècle à l’aide d’un système radial de fossés convergeant vers un point de collecte central. Cette conception hydraulique ingénieuse a transformé la région en terres agricoles fertiles et créé un motif en rayons de soleil qui reste clairement visible aujourd’hui.

Cette image en fausses couleurs, acquise par l’un des satellites Copernicus Sentinel-2 le 11 mai 2024, montre la disposition radiale du paysage agricole entourant l’ancienne zone humide, entrecoupée de canaux et de routes.

Les données ouvertes des satellites Copernicus Sentinel sont essentielles pour surveiller l’évolution de l’utilisation des sols et la productivité agricole. Ces données permettent de suivre la dynamique saisonnière de la végétation et de soutenir la gestion durable des terres et de l’eau dans le monde entier.

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Standing Together After the Fires in Aude

Standing Together After the Fires in Aude

In recent days, our region of Aude has been struck by devastating wildfires. Acres of farmland, forests, and biodiversity have gone up in smoke—taking with them years of hard work, dreams, and deep-rooted heritage. While our village, Luc-sur-Orbieu, was spared, our hearts are heavy for those who were not.

Aude is a proud yet vulnerable land. Already marked by economic hardship, every farm, every home, every tree matters. Watching the flames consume what makes this region so special is heartbreaking. And yet, even in the ashes, something powerful begins to rise.

💫 From chaos, stars are born. It’s in moments of crisis that solidarity shines brightest. Today, we lift our hearts and voices to support those who are rebuilding, resisting, and still daring to dream.

One of these beacons of hope is Beauregarde a rural third-place dedicated to farming, community, and culture. They need us. If you have time, tools, or simply the will to help, every gesture matters. Whether it’s a wheelbarrow, a few tools, your energy or your skills—each gift plants a seed of hope where the land has burned.

🤝 How to help:

  • Donate farming or building equipment
  • Volunteer to help restore the site
  • Share their story and call for support on your networks

We were spared, yes. But that gives us a responsibility: to support, to care, and to rebuild together. Aude is more than a place—it’s a community. And today, it needs all of us.

Keep your spirits high. Stars shine brightest in the darkest night.

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Finaliste du concours Adelphe avec ” les intercalaires, c’est légendaire” !

Famille Fabre : Finaliste du Concours Millésime Adelphe 2025

La Famille Fabre, vignerons en Languedoc depuis 1605, a été sélectionnée parmi les finalistes du prestigieux Concours Millésime Adelphe 2025 dans la catégorie éco-conception. Ce concours récompense les initiatives innovantes et durables dans le secteur des vins, spiritueux, cidres et bières.

Et vous pouvez encore nous aider en votant pour nous ici :

Une innovation écologique

La Famille Fabre s’est distinguée grâce à son projet de réduction des emballages pour la palettisation des bouteilles de vin. En remplaçant les cartons traditionnels par des intercalaires à trous, ils ont réussi à réduire leur empreinte carbone tout en optimisant l’espace de stockage. Cette initiative permet non seulement de diminuer la quantité de déchets, mais aussi d’améliorer l’efficacité logistique.

Un engagement environnemental de longue date

Engagée dans l’agriculture biologique depuis plus de 30 ans et certifiée Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE), la Famille Fabre met en œuvre des pratiques agroécologiques et d’agroforesterie pour cultiver des cépages adaptés au changement climatique. Leur démarche s’inscrit dans une volonté de préserver la biodiversité et de promouvoir une viticulture durable.

Vote du public et récompenses

Le concours Millésime Adelphe permet au public de voter pour les projets les plus innovants. Les lauréats recevront une enveloppe de 10 000€ pour financer leurs initiatives écologiques.

La Famille Fabre continue de prouver que tradition et innovation peuvent aller de pair pour un avenir plus respectueux de l’environnement.

Vous pouvez en savoir plus sur leur projet et soutenir leur candidature en visitant leur site dédié: https://www.adelphe.fr/

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Famille Fabre first estate to be certified BioED Feb 25

Here’s the translation of the 8 principles of the BioED Charter into English:

The 8 Principles of the BioED Charter:

  1. Integrate CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) into the company’s strategy for overall performance.
  2. Ensure working conditions that promote employee well-being and engagement.
  3. Reduce environmental impact at all stages of the product life cycle.
  4. Respect human rights and ensure fair value distribution within supply chains.
  5. Support the sustainable development of organic sectors.
  6. Promote authenticity and naturalness in organic products.
  7. Guarantee transparency on CSR issues and involve stakeholders.
  8. Encourage access to organic food and cosmetics in the company’s operating regions.

This label follows the ISO 26000 standard, the international framework for CSR. Certified companies undergo annual assessments by independent audit bodies.

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Famille Fabre unveils its new look and its new wine: Syrah Viognier

Famille Fabre unveils its new look and its new wine: Syrah Viognier

Famille Fabre marks a new chapter in its history by presenting the brand-new Syrah Viognier wine, accompanied by a fresh and bold visual identity. Straddling tradition and modernity, this red wine stands out for its light and aromatic character—a true ode to creativity and conviviality.

An unexpected blend that captivates the senses

Made from a unique blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Viognier, this wine demonstrates an original and harmonious marriage. The Syrah brings its fruity richness, while the Viognier adds a floral finesse.

On the nose, balsamic and minty aromas enchant from the very first encounter. On the palate, it’s an explosion of flavors with a gentle and generously fruity attack, blending blackcurrant and white flowers. The finish stands out for its freshness, silky tannins, and perfect balance. It’s a sensory experience that will delight curious wine lovers eager to explore a different side of the estate’s fine wines.

A striking new appearance

To complement this unusual wine, Famille Fabre collaborated with the talented illustrator @romane_nardreb. Together, they imagined a label that tells a story: a playing card where “Madame Syrah” and “Monsieur Viognier” come to life. This colorful and lively design reflects the very spirit of the wine, characterized by sharing, playfulness, and conviviality.

The experience continues beyond the glass

In keeping with this playful visual identity, Famille Fabre also offers an exclusive deck of cards. This is an original and festive way to extend the moment, whether during an aperitif with friends or a family evening. It’s not just a wine you’re savoring; it’s a shared moment of pleasure.

Syrah Viognier is much more than a wine: it’s an invitation to discover the boldness and expertise of Famille Fabre, through a creation that is both original and profoundly human.

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Lux range latest addition

All the grape varietal sulphite-free cuvées, and those embodying an eco-responsible approach, are brought together in the LUX family. Discover the range at the cellar and at your favourite wine merchants!

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Cardboard booth at WINE PARIS: a social and architectural challenge !

Wine Paris 2025: an unusual stand for the Fabre family

Since 1605, the Fabre family has embodied one of the Languedoc’s most emblematic winegrowing sagas. At Wine Paris 2025, it is preparing to create a surprise by unveiling an eco-designed stand made from recycled cardboard. But that’s not all: the Fabre family is also offering visitors the chance to travel 800 kilometres away, using virtual reality headsets to transport them to the heart of the famous Cité de Carcassonne.

A stand that’s 100% local, 100% recycled cardboard

‘With the diversification of our offer (ciders, beers, wines), we have freed ourselves from the spaces reserved for the appellations, but not at any price, we had to do it right!’ sums up Clémence Fabre.

To meet this challenge, the Fabre family called on the ETRE school for social integration, based in Lézignan, and the Aude-based company MP2 Environnement, which specialises in recycling waste (cardboard, glass, cork, labels) and employs people on social reintegration schemes.

The result is an extraordinary stand, the fruit of a technical feat that rewards the Fabre family for having had the audacity to take up this social and human challenge. ‘The genesis of this project was really our desire to adopt an eco-responsible approach. It makes a lot of sense for us to have chosen cardboard, but also 100% local products and a social integration project’, emphasises Clémence Fabre.

To take up this challenge, the Fabre family called on the ETRE school for social integration, based in Lézignan, and the Aude-based company MP2 Environnement, which specialises in waste recycling (cardboard, glass, cork, labels) and employs people on social reintegration schemes.

The result is an extraordinary stand, the fruit of a technical feat that rewards the Fabre family for having had the audacity to take up this social and human challenge. ‘The genesis of this project was really our desire to adopt an eco-responsible approach. It makes a lot of sense for us to have chosen cardboard, but also 100% local products and a back-to-work site,’ emphasises Clémence Fabre.

An agro-ecological approach at the heart of a long-standing family project

The stand’s eco-responsible approach is part of a wider ambition: for several generations, the Fabre family has been implementing an exemplary agroecological approach, combining vines, orchards, plant cover and living biodiversity. André Fabre’s ciders and juices, made from pear, quince and apple trees, illustrate this desire to create a fertile and diverse ecosystem.

In its vineyards, the family has taken many initiatives: planting hedges (thyme, rosemary, oleander), trees (almond, pomegranate, pistachio) and introducing resistant grape varieties adapted to the challenges of the climate.

From the Languedoc to Paris: an unprecedented virtual immersion

While the technical feat represented by this eco-designed stand is an experience in itself, the immersive experience that visitors will be offered is more of a novelty. Clémence Fabre says that she has set herself no limits in order to ‘offer something truly memorable’: ‘The Carcassonne Tourist Office has agreed to make VR headsets available to us. Thanks to this system, anyone who wants to can immerse themselves in the history of the Cité de Carcassonne through a ten-minute film.

Promoting diversity

In a trade show that is largely structured around wine appellations, the Fabre family’s approach may come as a surprise. The Fabre family owns 5 estates in the Languedoc and produces wines under the Minervois, Corbières, Boutenac, IGP Pays d’Oc and Vin de France appellations.

On the programme: the family’s own wines, of course, but also ciders and juices from ‘little brother’ André Fabre, as well as beers from Béziers-based brewer Alaryk, to whom the family supplies the barley and hops grown on its land.

Clémence Fabre will also be highlighting the recent arrival of the alcohol-free cuvée Le Rendez-vous, ‘a very refreshing Muscat with a ginger ale flavour’, as well as the first rosé cuvée in the Lux range: ‘it embodies our CSR commitment through a carbon-neutral cork and a recycled paper label made in France’, Clémence Fabre points out.

Finally, the family will also be showcasing its work on sulphite-free wines, recognisable by their label adorned with a moon ‘which symbolises our quest to express the terroir’, concludes Clémence Fabre.

Practical information: Wine Paris 2025: 10-12 February 2025 – Paris Porte de Versailles – Hall 7.2 | D282

 

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Famille Fabre chez AXA Climate : des voeux pour 2050 ?

Merci à AXA Climate pour ce format de voeux très original qui nous a embarqué en 2050…nous sensibilisant aux enjeux de demain, avec ou sans vin ?!

L’adaptation à portée de fourchette. Hier c’était l’évènement de rentrée de AXA Climate à la Bellevilloise avec nos clients et partenaires. On essayé d’offrir aux 260 personnes qui sont venus une expérience concrète de l’adaptation en se demandant comment on mangerait en 2050.

Des vins qui changeront de gout face aux conditions de récoltes qui se dégradent, des farines qui consomment moins d’eau que le blé et changeront la texture de notre pain, des fromages en partie fabriqués à base de lait végétal, des nouveaux fruits qui pousseront en France. On a voulu faire gouter ca très concrètement sur les stands d’un faux “marché de producteurs” dans la France de 2050.

L’occasion de raconter que l’adaptation ce n’est pas seulement se prémunir contre les risques aigus c’est aussi accepter que plein de choses vont bouger “un peu”, qu’on peut l’anticiper et prendre les bonnes décisions.

La nourriture c’est tellement près du vivant qu’on accepte instinctivement que ca va changer avec le climat. Mais c’est vrai aussi dans nos entreprises. Il va falloir accepter la fin d’une certaine standardisation, qu’on ne pourra fabriquer tout le temps la même chose quelles que soient les conditions.

On a connu la domination du “design to cost” on apprendra celle du “design to availability”. Les entreprises qui sauront gérer ca mieux que les autres en verront les bénéfices. Il y a sans doute de l’inspiration à aller chercher du côté des producteurs agricoles, c’est leur métier depuis toujours.

Cet évènement c’était aussi pour nous l’occasion de réunir des gens engagés qui essaient de faire avancer le sujet de la transition dans des temps très difficiles. Une façon de se dire un peu “bon courage”.