Mas de Mouton Noir – Natural Wines from Gorges gu Gouleyrous, Roussillon
Cedric Mouton – Gorges gu Gouleyrous, Roussillon
Crazy winding mountain roads, Emily points, ‘turn left now down the small road’. We disappear, dropping through storm-carved potholes into the ravine. A kilometre of white-knuckle riding. We stop at a fast-moving river at the bottom - bloody hell - it’s a slice of heaven...
Nestled in the dramatic Gorges gu Gouleyrous, between Tautavel and Paziols in the foothills of Corbières, Mas de Mouton Noir is the epitome of organic, natural winemaking. Accessible only by rugged mountain roads, the journey to Cedric Mouton’s estate is an adventure, but it’s worth it. The breathtaking landscape, fast-flowing rivers, and rugged terrain reflect the purity and vitality of his wines.
Cedric drove across the river in his 4x4 to greet us with a big grin. We meet his horse Banzai, ‘I ride him naked every day to feel nature all around me.’ We meet his (beautiful, youthful) girlfriend, enough already, we meet the white goose…
Cedric’s journey into winemaking began unexpectedly. Originally practicing the ancient Chinese art of Qigong, Cedric learned to balance the energy of the body and nature. This holistic approach found a home in winemaking, where Cedric applied Qigong principles to terroir health and vineyard practices. What began as a hobby quickly became his life's work, producing 100% natural wines crafted with the same philosophy.
Terroir & Grape Varieties at Mas de Mouton Noir
Cedric farms 6.5 hectares of land, planting indigenous grape varieties including Muscat Petit Grain, Macabeu, Grenache Gris & Noir, Carignan, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
The soils, a mix of clay-limestone and shale, combined with organic farming methods, provide a foundation that ensures the wines are as pure and expressive as the landscape itself.
Winemaking Philosophy: Minimal Intervention, Maximum Expression
The winemaking process at Le Mas du Mouton Noir is as natural as possible. Grapes are harvested by hand, either whole or destemmed, and fermentation takes place in steel or fibre vats. In 2022, Cedric introduced amphora vats from Georgia to continue his commitment to traditional, low-intervention techniques.
Cedric’s wines are full of character—every bottle reflects the raw energy of the land and the philosophy of producing wines with a deep connection to their environment. We are proud to present Mas de Mouton Noir’s wines to the UK, offering an authentic taste of Roussillon.
We are thrilled to introduce all his wines to the UK drinker; discover and shop the wines of Mas de Mouton Noir:
Petit Mouton Noir 2022 Natural Wine
Mouton Noir Medee 2022 White Wine
Mouton Noir Les Blancs Orange Wine
Mouton Noir Born to Be Wine 2022