There have been more than 27 generations of the Jonquères d’Oriola family working as wine growers since 1485. The family is inextricably linked with the vine as well as with the equestrian world. Notoriety has come to this Catalan family by being awarded many Olympic and World Champion titles in both fencing and equestrian sports and this striving for excellence has also translated into the quality of its wines. Philippe and William Jonquères d’Oriola, father and son, have been working together over many years to further the wines of Château de Corneilla del Vercol in the Roussillon. Today William has taken up the reins at the château which is the family seat. Outside his passion for wine, Philippe has shared with his son his great taste as well as his love of ttravel. In effect following a tour of the business world 38 years after his father, William was so inspired by the great vineyards around France and other parts of the world that he developed new cultural and oenological practices that could enrich his wines yet still remain respectful to their environment whilst never forgetting the family tradition and heritage. The Jonquères d’Oriola family’s passion for horses combines well with the sense of challenge and these are integral to the family. Their name is recognised all across the equestrian world thanks to the exploits of Joseph Jonquères d’Oriola; he was world champion in the 1920s, and before him his father Christophe was several times champion of France and of Europe, as well as from Pierre who won several gold medals at the Olympic Games (Helsinki in 1952 and Tokyo in 1964) and at the world championship for the obstacle course. He is the most decorated French rider in history. This continuous tradition of perfectionism translates itself today into award winning wines at the greatest national and international Concours – and these are consistently achieving awards at the highest levels.