Harvest
In September, grape grains were sunk and then began harvesting by white grape varieties. The vine and wine accompany the inhabitants of Corbières and Minervois since the establishment of strains, the time of the Romans and a flourishing trade between the port of Narbonne and Rome. The great wine development occurs in the middle of the xixth century, breaking with more diversified and autarchic production.
If mechanization has removed from the penibility at work, many winemakers continue to harvest by hand. The còlha is the harvest and harvesting group. There are cutters and cutters, and the mossenha (in French) is responsible for giving the tempo. For several weeks the small tractors go and come between vineyards and cellars, on roads and paths…
This intense period ends with the Dius-ac-vòl, the famous early wine festivals, the most important of which is held in Lézignan-Corbières on the third Thursday of October, please note on the agenda.
All events are available here.
On foot or on foot, enjoy the colors of autumn.
Autumn days are ideal for hiking in Mediterranean climate. The strong bats have left room for mild temperatures during the day and a soft light that highlights the oily colors of autumn. Enjoy this small «Indian summer» through walking, mountain biking and cycling.
To download the ATV circuits free (GPX and descriptive), click here
The essential appointments
The Musical Pages of Lagrasse, from September 2-12.
The church Saint-Michel de Lagrasse hosts for 8 days a very rich chamber music festival, from September 2-12. On the Brahms program, Schubert, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Beethoven… under the artistic direction of Adam Laloum.
More information on the festival site
On September 5 th and 6 th, the letters of Minervois, when AOC Minervois celebrates its 30 years!
Visit Homps on the edge of the Canal du Midi, to delight the papillae with the discovery of three culinary atmospheres: World Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine Languedocienne and Street Food… Come celebrate the communion between dishes and wines. Each space will offer 10 creations, 10 Prim around wine cellars and fields of the appellation. At the baguette of these three themes, three Chefs Lionel Giraud, chef of the Table Saint Crescent *, Romand Salette, an emblem of the Carcassonnaise gastronomy and Didier Thibaud, winner of the 1988 edition of the Minervois Jeune Cuisine Competition.
And many activities for the Small with a whole park dedicated to them, with specialized attendants to explore the senses and trades of the vine in a playful way and for the greatest, workshops of sommeliers and musical animations.
More information on their site
September 19 and 20 European Heritage Days.
As every year, heritage sites open doors on 19 and 20 September for free guided tours and entertainment. Discover the secrets of the Castles and Abbey sites (Lagrasse, Peyrepertuse, Quéribus, Aguilar, Villerouge-Termenès and Terms) but also sites such as the Caveau Museum 1900 in Lagrasse or in many villages of Corbières and Minervois.
Two ideas stay in Corbières Minervois, to make the holiday last
Balade in Corbières Home Vigneron: For 2 days, discover Corbières, between Carcassonne and the Mediterranean. Feel the garrigue, enjoy majestic landscapes, visit unique sites. Discover and enjoy wines raised by passionate and passionate winemakers. Escape to bed in the heart of the vineyard, to escape to Corbières, in a preserved nature conducive to walks and visits to villages of character… and to menus, tasty local products!
From 99 € per person for 2 days/1 night. For information and reservations, click here
Weekend in Corbières: to rejuvenate in a preserved nature conducive to walking and visiting villages of character and historic places with a place of residence, in bed, in the heart of the vineyard.
From 90 € per person for 3 days/2 nights. For all information and reservations, click here
