Meet our signature Sophie Valrose Range

At the forefront of Southern French winemaking, Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose is Bijou’s best-selling range, blending precision-led techniques with the diverse, characterful terroirs of the Languedoc. Named after a pioneering 19th-century vineyard worker who fought for women’s rights in the wine industry, the collection celebrates the often unseen women behind the harvest.

From high-altitude plots in the Pyrenean foothills to breezy coastal vineyards enriched by marine minerals, each cuvée reflects Bijou’s commitment to sustainable, site-expressive winemaking with a forward- thinking ethos.

Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose Rosé 2024 

• Grapes: Cinsault (45%), Grenache (40%), Caladoc (10%), Syrah (5%)
• Region: Coteaux de Béziers
• Unique Characteristics: This expressive blend includes Caladoc – a rare, drought resistant crossing of Grenache and Malbec that’s fast gaining recognition as a grape of the future. Naturally resilient to disease and requiring less irrigation, it supports more sustainable viticulture while contributing structure and vibrancy to the final The grapes perform exceptionally well in the breezy coastal vineyards on clay-rich soils and harvested early in the morning to preserve natural freshness.

Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose Sauvignon Blanc 2024 

• Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Coteaux de Béziers
• Unique Characteristics: A modern take on French Sauvignon Blanc, crafted using tri-harvesting – grapes picked at three stages of ripeness (slightly underripe, optimal and slightly overripe) – to layer freshness, texture and complexity. Coastal vineyards benefit from cooling sea breezes and strong local winds that naturally protect the vines, while nearby oyster farms enrich the soils with subtle marine minerals, enhancing minerality and

Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose Pinot Noir 2024 

• Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: La Haute Vallée de l’Aude
• Unique Characteristics: Sourced from the highest vineyards in Languedoc (450-500m), nestled in the cool Pyrenean foothills near The altitude brings cooler nights, helping the vines recover from daytime heat and ripen slowly – key to preserving natural acidity and aromatic finesse. Fermented and aged in stainless steel to protect varietal purity and finesse, this is an elegant expression with a smooth and silky finish that stands apart from the overripe Pinots often associated with the region.

“A Pinot that truly tastes like Pinot” – Patrick Schmitt MW

All wines in the range are organically farmed or HEV-certified, with sustainable practices including green cover crops, biocontrol techniques, low-pressure water systems, and lightweight bottles to reduce environmental impact.

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