In 2014, the four Grands Vins produced by the Atelier Prestige were acknowledged by one of the most influential wine publications in the world, Robert Parker’s “Wine Advocate”.
The AOP Saint-Chinian “L’Apogée” and the PGI Coteaux d’Ensérune “Les Illustres” were ranked among the top wines.
The ultimate accolade for our devoted winegrowers, and a validation of the rigorous quality approach launched six years ago.

In the 2000s, the Vignerons du Pays d’Ensérune decided to monitor the flora and fauna in the Lespignan wetlands. They took protective measures to save nesting birds, especially one rare, threatened species, the Lesser Grey Shrike, which for several years provided the inspiration for a wine.

Just four years later, in 1905, the first cellars were built. The site drew inspiration from a visit by Jean Jaurès, who was full of praise for the initiative as an example of collective action. He also bought a share in the winery.
The cooperative members proudly announced their humanist project on the front of the building. The old musketeers’ motto was slightly modified to reflect the cooperative’s solidarity:
“ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL”.
The winery has been classified as an Historic Monument, not only for its historical significance, but also because of the symbol that it represents for the winegrowers.