Gourmet products local specialties and wines Aude

Of the six children, Luc Pasquiet was the only one who wanted to take over his parents' estate. It must be said that he discovered the olive-growing profession at the same time as they did: he was at secondary school when his parents started olive-growing in the 1980s. While helping them with the harvest, the idea gradually took root. When his parents retired, he took over the olive grove scattered in several parcels around the village, and in particular behind the abbey which is the charm and fame of Lagrasse. That's about 7 hectares of trees, the oldest of which are a hundred years old. While his parents favoured integrated farming, Luc chose to go organic and began converting the estate to the AB label as soon as he arrived in 2013. A year when the fly was particularly bad and his entire harvest was lost. However, Luc Pasquiet is still faithful to his post: on the Lagrasse market on Saturday mornings, but also in his little shop at the foot of the old bridge. There, he offers four single-variety oils in fruity green: olive, a rustic variety typical of the Languedoc, the lucques, with which he also makes table olives, the bouteillan and the picholine. The "cuvée du terroir" is a green fruity made from a blend of what the other cultivated trees produce (aglandau, cailletier, arbequine). As for his olive pastes (without capers or anchovies), he makes them in his workshop and integrates, according to his recipes, the vegetables he grows in his garden.

This store, which is part of our urban and rural landscapes, is a delight for gardeners and your furry or feathered animals. We particularly like the Gamm Vert of the CAVALE cooperative in Limoux where the gourmet part of the store and the local products are in the spotlight: oils from the Moulin du Sou, dry and sweet cookies, canned food, cold cuts and meat from local farmers, cheeses, etc. There is also a large selection of local wines, blanquette de Limoux, artisanal beers and the whole range of Aper'oc and its famous Crèmes Religieuses.

Welcome to the farm ! Welcome to the house of the lock! On the banks of the Canal du Midi, the Confiturerie de l'Écluse makes delicacies with fruits and vegetables produced and transformed on site according to original recipes. For example, melon jam with cinnamon or watermelon/lemon, onion jam, elderflower, thyme and rosemary. So many sunny flavors of the Aude declined in 25 jams and a dozen jams. Sales also of cassoulets, honeys, wines.

Since 1999, the Marin family has been farming 1,800 olive trees on 4 hectares of land. The harvest, which can reach 10 tons of fruit in the best years, is taken to the nearby Millas mill. But what really makes the difference with the other producers in the region is the choice of a unique variety... and originating from Spain: the arbequina. Its olive tree gives a small and round fruit, particularly adapted to the production of oil. And, inevitably, the one from the Moucha estate is unlike any other of its closest competitors.

GAEC Domaine de Coume Louvière is a farm specializing in the production of organic honey and saffron. Domaine de Coume Louvière emphasizes quality and ethics while respecting bees. They offer secure payment and home delivery or collection from the farm.

Le Marché au Naturel is a short-circuit specialist located in Preixan. They offer a selection of regional products from artisans and agricultural producers from the Languedoc and Occitanie regions. The market offers a variety of food and gourmet products. For more information, please contact Le Marché au Naturel directly.

La Mosaïque des Vins is a superb initiative that makes the discovery of wine accessible to the inhabitants of Carcassonne and the surrounding area. This itinerant cellar carefully selects nuggets from little-known estates and authentic winemakers, often at affordable prices: an opportunity to travel through France's vineyards without leaving the city. Above all, La Mosaïque des Vins is a convivial place to share good times and good bottles with friends. Whether at the mobile wine bar or at private events, the atmosphere is guaranteed.

Domaine La Garrigo is isolated in the commune of Tuchan and has been working with organic methods since 2002. The vines are grown organically and some biodynamic practices are also used. Yields are low due to the difficulty of the terroir. Vinification uses indigenous yeasts and no sulfites. Some of the estate's wines spend 6 to 12 months in underground barrels, while others are aged in barrels in the cellar. The winemaker offers various Fitou cuvées, as well as a single-varietal "pure Carignan". The estate is certified organic, and the wines are produced with as little technical intervention as possible.

Domaine Sainte Marie des Crozes, located in Douzens in the Languedoc region, is a winery offering quality organic wines. The estate is committed to organic farming and emphasizes respect for the environment. Their philosophy is to work with creativity and passion to produce elegant, convivial wines. The domaine offers the opportunity to discover their range of organic Corbières and IGP Oc wines during tastings at the sales cellar. The domaine's website also provides information on the estate, the terroir and news.

Massamier La Mignarde is a winery located at Château Massamier La Mignarde in Pépieux. Massamier La Mignarde offers a selection of quality wines with recognized expertise. Their red wine was named best French red wine in all categories at the 2005 International Wine Challenge. They also offer a "Wine of the Month" promotion. Owners Frantz and Emmanuelle Vènes are passionate about their region, Occitan traditions, their vines and their wine. They generously transmit their terroir through elegant bottles.

Are you looking for advice on how to find a wine that will go perfectly with your dishes? Or an original and personalized gift to offer? This shop is made for you in the town of Valras. Come and choose from a wide range of local and foreign beers, world whiskies, gins, rums and champagnes. Each product has been scrupulously tasted and approved by the shop. In addition to the large choice in the shop, the wines are certified organic and delivery is offered for orders of six bottles or more if you live in Valras.