Wine estates Aude

This 145-hectare estate produces high quality wines from its 96 hectares of vines. Its clay-limestone soil gives birth to famous AOC La Clape and IGP Pays d'Oc wines. In the cellar, you can also select a bottle of Carthagène, a sweet Languedoc specialty. Château Pech-Céleyran is also known for its very active wine tourism offer with its 5 luxury guest rooms, ranging from 18 to 40^m2, its swimming pool and its arty events. What could be more natural than to love the arts for this family, descendants of Saint-Exupéry.

When you think of wine tourism, you immediately think of Château La Bastide, located to the north of the Corbières appellation. Nan-Ping Gao masterfully manages this 180-hectare estate, 60 of which are PDO and PGI. Environmentally conscious, the estate is in the process of converting to organic farming, and produces over 20 top-quality wines, including the Istoria, Eidos and Optimée cuvées. All these wines regularly win gold medals. Nan also loves meeting people. She offers guided tours, tastings in the cellar and events such as "Vendangeur d'un jour ", a unique opportunity for sharing.

Château Auzias Multispace is a lively hybrid space housed in the estate's former stables. A tasting cellar, it is also a designer boutique and an arts and crafts workshop-gallery. Events are organized throughout the year: Christmas market or tapas bar, tastings, temporary exhibitions... In fine weather, you can enjoy the beautiful terrace while discovering local artists and craftsmen.

Family-run and independent for 7 generations, Maison Antech has dedicated itself since 1860 to producing great sparkling wines in Limoux, a legendary terroir and the cradle of the "bubble" (1544). Heir to exceptional know-how and centuries-old traditions, the House stands out for its assertive style and constant desire to renew itself, to bring out the unique potential of the Limoux terroir in every vintage. So, come and visit us at the cellar and enjoy a wonderful encounter, or visit your favorite wine shop.

Bruno Pellegrini, an oenologist by training and a winemaker at heart, has successfully restructured his estate: rigorous selection of new grape varieties, control of production, and a respectful approach to the environment. Today, his daughter Ophélie and son-in-law Xavier are carrying on the family tradition. As a result, after decades of hard work, these wines from the La Clape terroir are exported all over the world. Their quality is underlined by the many awards they have won. You can follow the latest news from the domaine on our social networks.

Located in the heart of the Malepère region, Domaine Gayda focuses on the quality of its meticulously crafted wines, produced using organic, respectful and sustainable viticulture methods. More than just a wine producer, our teams are keen to pass on their passion: from tastings of the different cuvées to tours of the vineyards and winery, not to mention themed workshops, you're in for the Gayda Experience! To finish on a gourmet note, don't hesitate to reserve a table at the Domaine's restaurant " Côté Resto" , with its panoramic view over the vines

Domaine Lalaurie is a fine family story spanning ten generations. Today, twin sisters Camille and Audrey combine their know-how and dynamism at the head of the estate. Driven by the same love of the land, they offer wines that combine authenticity and modernity, while respecting the traditions of their ancestors. In their storied cellar, open to visitors by appointment, the winemakers invite you to discover a wide range of grape varieties and flavors.

Set on gently sloping hillsides, this 50-hectare estate with its maritime influences is a marvel of its kind! Until 1781, the sublime château was called Ancely. After that, it took the name of "Nerly" and finally became "la Négly" in 1807. Nowadays, Jean Paux-Rosset and his family take care of the beautiful development of this vineyard. His cellar will welcome you for an unforgettable tasting with a background of wine stories. The estate expanded in 2006 with the purchase of the neighbouring estate of La Boède and offers a range of sustainable wines.

The Foussat family has been established on the Malepère massif for two centuries. In 2009, the^5th generation rolled up their sleeves to extract the very best from their grapes. The 43-hectare estate, which includes Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Grenache, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, has returned to its roots. Promising vintages and light, mouth-watering wines: côtes-de-prouilhe (whites and rosés), AOP malepère (rosés and reds), pays d'oc (reds) and malbec.

Among the 250 or so producers of Blanquette de Limoux, Maison Guinot is an estate worth mentioning for its friendly, human-scale approach. Since 1875, blanquette has been produced by hand in a family-run business, with bottling on site and manual riddling of 30,000 bottles daily. During the 45-minute "Bulles et Lumière" tour, you'll discover the cellars and all the stages involved in making this sparkling wine. The tour is completed by a 3D video, and your visit ends appropriately with a tasting.

Laurent Maynadier, winemaker, and Marie, his wife, oenologist, work their wine with great passion in this four centuries old estate, whose exposure to the sea allows the grapes to benefit from the sea spray all year round. Their bottle "Le Bel Amant" has conquered hearts and palates: its raspberry aromas and garrigue notes make it the darling of wine magazines! The manual harvest, the sorting by plot and the harvest at maturity give birth to authentic wines which are the reflection of a so characteristic soil.

In 2010 Nicolas and Amandine decided to give another dimension to the family estate by making their own wines in an organic way. Passionate and respectful of the land and the vines, the grapes are harvested by hand and then vinified in vats to give a nice range of sparkling and still wines in AOP Crémant and Blanquette de Limoux and AOP Limoux white. Drop by the estate to taste these wines of great finesse in the superb cellar built at the end of 2020. A beautiful meeting guaranteed with passionate wine growers.

According to Pierre Richard, "a good wine is first and foremost a good grape" and it is at the Domaine de l'Evêque that the actor found his happiness in 1986. In love with this authentic site, he made it his home and his wine estate. We can mention the Château Bel Evêque Red, aged in oak barrels, full-bodied, generous, with aromas of ripe fruit. Our favorite is his "Cuvée personnelle", a 100% Syrah single variety. These wines are a delicious accompaniment to festive meals and relaxing aperitifs.

In the heart of a landscape carved by the winds, on a terroir rich in Mediterranean civilization, Château l'Hospitalet spreads over 1000 hectares of garrigue and vines. Until 1561, the estate belonged to the monks of the Hospice de Narbonne, who grew vines here. Today, in addition to its prestigious, award-winning wines and superb tasting cellar, the Biodynamic estate is a place of art and creation. The 5-star hotel, spa, two swimming pools and gourmet restaurant make for a truly relaxing stay.

The first vines of Château Capitoul, were planted in the ^14th century. It was recognized and elevated to the rank of Cru La Clape in 2015. The wines harvested on the 92.4 ha of the estate have the High Environmental Value label and are part of prestigious appellations. These are the ones you can taste at the cellar or at the restaurants of the Château.

It was in 1938 that the winegrowers of Ventenac, grouped in a cooperative, acquired this winegrowing "folly". When you enter the cellar, you will discover a place full of history, as well as vintages representative of the richness of the Minervois region and of the organic labeling. At the foot of the castle, you can admire "La Marie-Thérèse", the only "boss's boat" still existing in Europe. Built in Toulouse in 1855, it was used to transport goods and wine on the Canal du Midi until 1960.

Amandine has taken over the reins of the estate and creates magnificent terroir wines, imbued with the salinity of Peyriac de Mer's maritime soils. A visit to her new cellar in the medieval streets of the historic village center is a must! As you taste the wines, you'll hear all about the Corbières, the Mediterranean grape varieties, the history of the area, the influence of the ponds, the winds and the sun... Not to be missed!

The domain of Auzines owes its name to persistent oaks whose acorns and small leaves are agitated over the vineyards. All grapes harvested on the field are typical of the Corbières: Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, and Bruno Bernet, the enologist and winemaker of the domain, he focuses on improving the quality of its red vintages, thus; he enhance the soil and limits production to the best mature grapes. Fleurs de Garrigues is the main vintage of the domain, its cassis and blackberry flavors perfectly blends with rosemary, thyme, lavender and broom, which are typical of the surrounding scrubland. The domain offers a warm welcome, and the tasting of their AOC is a pure delight.

Here, for four generations, the work of the vine is guided by the same objective, a quality of the grapes at the harvest so that the material testifies in the glass of the specificity of the soil. A superb underground cellar has been dug for barrel breeding. You can visit it, as is the property museum that belongs to the Gualco family for a good century. The pond did indeed exist: Two centuries ago, he was the favourite place of fishing of the archbishops of Narbonne, before leaving to beautiful vineyards. You will discover a wide range of wines reflecting the Corbières appellation. The Gris des Doves, very fruity in mouth, a summer wine par excellence, or the sweet wine with taste of honey and jam, nuts with a very good length in mouth, it is divine with foie gras or roquefort.