Do we even need to point out that Emmanuelle Dupéré is Québécoise? She and her husband Laurent Barrera (from Toulon) began as winemaking neophytes. In the early 2000s, they created a boutique négoce operating focusing on the wines of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon. Their initial courage and smarts soon grew into confident decision-making abilities and impressive tenacity, resulting in an entire range known for its consistency and serious quality. The Dupéré-Barrera name today enjoys a reputation unanimously lauded by the global wine press.

Seven years ago, they bought a vineyard in the Côtes de Provence, Clos de la Procure, where they produce three wines (red, white, and rose), all certified organic. They also built there, in 2009, a cellar whose architecture has a contemporary flair. The Franco-Québécois couple’s négoce-vinificateur-éleveur activities have resulted in a diverse line-up of wines, each of which is unfailingly impeccable.