Our history
Since 1485, the Jonquères d’Oriola family, whose history is closely linked to the vine and the equestrian world, has been passed down through many generations. Several Olympic and World Champion titles in equestrianism and fencing have made this Catalan family a household name. After 10 years with his father Philippe, William Jonquères d’Oriola took over the reins of Château de Corneilla, the family’s anchor.
A love of horses and a sense of challenge are also an integral part of the Jonquères d’Oriola family. His name is recognized in the world of equestrian sports thanks to the exploits of Joseph Jonquères d’Oriola (William’s great-grandfather), world champion in the 1920s, Christophe Jonquères d’Oriola (his grandfather), several times French and European champion, and Pierre Jonquères d’Oriola, (his great-uncle), several times gold medallist at the Olympic Games (Helsinki 1952 and Tokyo 1964) and at the World Jumping Championships (Buenos Aires 1966).
In addition to his passion for wine, William Jonquères d’Oriola inherited his parents’ love of travel. Indeed, following a world tour undertaken 38 years after his father, William Jonquères d’Oriola drew his inspiration from the greatest vineyards of France and elsewhere, equipping himself with the latest winemaking techniques and combining them, with respect for tradition, with his own heritage.
Modernity & Creativity
Today, this constant tradition of perfectionism is reflected in wines that have won awards in the most prestigious national and international competitions, and that are constantly raised to the highest level.
A UNIQUE TERROIR
The estate’s modernity and creativity are also expressed in the original cuvées that have enriched the cellar in recent years. In 2013, some of the harvested grapes were shipped to England to enable the first wine to be made in the heart of London in a former gin distillery. In 2018, the Elevage en mer/Elevage sur terre cuvée completed a multi-month round-the-world boat trip to offer a comparative tasting experience. In 2021, the Altitude cuvée, matured in extreme conditions at 1800m altitude, provided an interesting oenological experiment.
