Mas des Quernes was established in 2009 in Montpeyroux through a partnership between renowned Languedoc oenologist Jean Natoli and organic wine specialist Peter Riegel, and it has been managed by Pierre Natoli since 2019. The 22-hectare, certified organic estate features vine parcels nestled among wild forests, olive groves, and garrigue at the foothills of the Larzac plateau.

For the 'Les Ruches' bottling, the grapes are sourced entirely from the estate's core AOC Terrasses du Larzac parcels, which are dominated by a traditional blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan, along with a touch of Syrah. These varieties thrive in the vineyard's stony, poor soils composed of limestone scree, clay, and marl terraces that naturally restrict vine vigor to yield highly concentrated fruit. This unique combination of rugged terroir and cooling mountain air helps the estate craft a remarkably fresh, pure expression of the region.