Wines and spirits Hérault

Located less than 10 km from the Hérault capital, this cooperative winery brings together around 80 cooperative winegrowers who cultivate some 400 ha of vines. Created in 1947, it covers a vast territory that varies from gravelly hillsides to red earth, from garrigue soils to limestone gravel. This richness enables bottles full of richness and diversity to be lined up on the shelves of the Saint Georges d'Orques cellar. In total, more than fifty wines are represented inside, ranging from fruity nectar to powerful vin de garde. Note that a second cellar for direct sale is located in Montpellier, on the site of the former Celleneuve cooperative (10 rue de Gignac).

The château, once owned by the Order of Hospitallers, has maintained its viticultural vocation. Oenologist Jean Lacugue favors biological balance on his 50 hectares of vines, producing powerful, unique wines. The Cuvée des Chevaliers is particularly exceptional, a Saint-Chinian de garde of remarkable expression. The estate also offers Vin de Pays de l'Oc, Coteaux de Fontcaude, Cartagène and even olive oil. Wine-tasting and oenology workshops are available by appointment.

Domaine Les Chemins de Bassac is a winery located in Puimisson, Languedoc. Founded in the 19th century, it has had an eventful history in the region's wine world. Today, the twenty-hectare estate is considered one of the finest in the Languedoc. Visitors are invited to stroll along the sun-drenched hillsides, where olive trees, vines, oaks and cypresses mingle. The domaine offers a wide selection of wines, including Roussanne, Sans Script, Luminophage, Incandescente, Champs des Maures, Univers Parallèle, Sagarana, A Deriva, Pleine Lune, Pleine Terre, Rêves Indigènes, Les Parcelles Pétillantes "Bouteillou" and Les Parcelles Pétillantes "Obscure". The vines have been cultivated organically for over twenty years, and biodynamically since 2017. The estate is certified biodynamic by ECOCERT and DEMETER.

Winegrowing is part of the family history. Cédric, Brice and Jean Laugé have been working the vines with respect for the environment and tradition for some thirty years. The vineyard produced its first organic harvest in 2011. The estate is also cultivated biodynamically. Biodynamic viticulture corresponds to a certain idea of viticulture, which consists of listening to nature, to living organisms and to the different life cycles of the plant. The aim is to recreate harmony between soil, plant and man.

Passed through the hands of more than eleven generations of winegrowers, the estate boasts a great diversity of soils and exposures on its slopes, giving the terroir a great richness. This enables Alexandre Fouque to produce a wide range of wines (3 whites, 1 rosé and 8 reds). Organic since 2004, he works his old vines in gobelets, uses goat manure compost and limits yields to obtain exceptional wines.

Located in Siran, on the chemin des Aires, Domaine des Aires Hautes is a family-run winery. Founded in 1938 by Edmond Chabbert, the estate is now run by Gilles Chabbert, the family's third generation of winemakers. Gilles' aim is to position each of his wines at the top end of its category. To achieve this, he carefully cultivates each parcel of vines, using grape marc-based soil improvers and regular ploughing. The entire production is harvested by hand and destemmed. Domaine des Aires Hautes wines are renowned for expressing the ripeness of the fruit and reflecting the spirit of the region. The domaine offers a range of reds, including fleshy, well-balanced Syrahs. Visitors are invited to discover these wines and enjoy the warm atmosphere of the region.

In 1998, after two years of research to find the ideal place, the Lésineau family bought the Moulin de Ciffre, leaving behind the Bordeaux. In the middle of the garrigues, the vineyard, in 5 appellations AOC: faugères, cabardès, minervois, saint-chignian and hills-du-Languedoc, benefits from a mosaic of land that gives birth to very typed wines. They are eaten on every occasion. The viognier, subtle and aromatic is perfect for aperitif, the saint-chinian accompanies the bucolic meals.

The land of Château Cazal-Viel has been used for wine production since 1902, when monks planted the first vines, hence its Latin name meaning "Old House". The estate often changed hands until 1791, when it was acquired by the Miquel family. The family business grew and won several awards. Situated in the south of the Saint-Chinian appellation, the estate reveals the richness of its terroir, vintage after vintage, grape variety after grape variety, whether with red, rosé or white wines.

At this wine estate in the heart of the Languedoc region, in the Saint-Chinian AOC, the tasting cellar is surrounded by a large terrace overlooking the Cévennes and the vineyards. Steep vineyards, low yields and meticulous vinification produce delicious wines. Unique features: a mosaic of terroirs unique in the appellation, and the presence of a natural saltwater spring on the estate, said to have antiseptic properties. It is used for viticulture and vine maintenance.

Here's an estate entirely dedicated to Muscat de Lunel. Nicolas Charrière, who took over the estate in 2010, likes originality, and like his predecessor Francis Lacoste, he's succeeding. On his 15 ha, he produces some rare cuvées: a Vieilles vignes vintage presented in a white prestige Bordeaux bottle. This vintage is a selection of grapes from the estate's oldest vines. The estate also produces numerous rosés, sparkling reds and Carthagène.

La Lauraire Des Lys is a winery located in La Caunette. Nestled in the foothills of the Montagne Noire, the estate benefits from a unique terroir, ideal for growing black truffles, hare and partridge. The wines produced by Lauraire Des Lys are renowned for their authenticity and purity, the result of a harmonious dialogue with the terroir. For wine lovers, the estate's cuvées can be ordered directly online via their website.

In their th century castle renovated in the th century (see the staircase on the yard, in horseshoe on horseback), François and Isabelle de Cabissole offer a range of wines from a vineyard that draws its roots in scree. The 20 ha of vines give three vintages, La Baronie and La Renaissance, in red, and Count de Lalande en white from viognier, roussanne and Grenache. Wines often distinguished by the profession.

Since 1996, Olivier Robert has been passionately cultivating 3 ha of vines on plots that have belonged to his family for four generations. On his estate, the smallest in the Frontignan AOC, he produces wines of all three colors, as well as muscats. Whites and rosés are good table wines, while the reds - Pays d'Hérault Collines de la Moure wines - are typical of the South of France: concentrated, powerful and highly aromatic. On site, this independent winemaker offers a warm welcome in a former mazet. With a superb view, the mas overlooks the sea and the Aresquiers plain.

Domaine Saint Sylvestre is a winery located in Puéchabon, in the Languedoc region. It offers wine delivery services and has a website where visitors can get more information. The domaine is renowned for the quality of its wines, notably its 2016 white rated 17.5 in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2019, which ranks it among the best whites in France. Its 2015 red also received a 17.5 rating and is considered one of Languedoc's must-haves. Domaine Saint Sylvestre wines are appreciated by renowned sommeliers such as Albert Malongo Ngimbi and Romain Iltis, who recommend them for special occasions. The 8-hectare vineyard is carefully cultivated and the grape varieties are harvested by hand. The wines are vinified with indigenous yeasts and aged in barrel for 24 months. The estate welcomes visitors by appointment only.

In the Haut-Languedoc Park, Cédric Guy has been cultivating 5 hectares of biodynamic Chardonnay on the Domaine de Bon Augure since 2013, at an altitude of more than 600 meters. Son and grandson of a winegrower, former co-owner of the Sylva Plana Abbey, he also cultivates on his 9 hectares of land, one hectare of Petit Manseng, another of Pinot Noir as well as a few rows of Grenache Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Petite Arvine. He defends agroecology and organic viticulture and offers organic white and red wines.

In Clermont-l'Hérault, Franck Ortz has opened his craft brewery, in an industrial and modern style. You can discover large stainless steel tanks, where the holy drink is prepared by him, but La Pinte Héraultaise is also a place to meet and exchange around beer; you can sit in the sofas to taste the beer of the moment and buy to take away the ones you prefer, white, IPA, blonde or amber. Visit his Facebook page to find out where you can meet Franck at events in the region.

Domaine de Petit Roubié offers a wide selection of wines, from Picpoul de Pinet and Château Clapotis to Arbre Blanc and P'tit Roubié. Wine lovers will be able to taste these wines in the domaine's customer area.

The Domaine La Provenquière and its magnificent ^15th century castle are home to a 155 hectare vineyard. The Robert-Boularand family perpetuates the viticultural and family heritage of four generations of passionate winegrowers by cultivating some twenty grape varieties, including IGP Pays d'Oc and IGP Coteaux d'Ensérune in white, red, rosé and orange. To discover this estate and learn more about the history of Domaine La Provenquière wines, don't hesitate to visit the château for an authentic, cultural and oenological experience in the heart of their vineyard.

Located in Saint Drézéry, in the Languedoc region of France, Mas d'Arcay is a winegrowing estate that offers online purchasing of its fine wines. Whether you're looking for red, rosé or white wines, in bottle or Bib, you'll find what you're looking for among their selection. The domaine also offers a pick-up point at the cellar, and ensures fast, secure delivery of your orders.

Since 1734, Domaine Monplézy has occupied a prime position in the Pézenas terroir, now a Natura 2000 zone and member of the LPO. For four generations, the Sutra de Germa-Gil family has been cultivating vines. Built by great-grandfather Jean in the 1920s, it was his son Georges, a winegrower but also a trade unionist and Member of the European Parliament, who turned the estate into a cooperative winery. Today, Anne, Christian, Benoît and Margot are at the helm. Converted to organic farming, they sell their fine cuvées all over the world.

Philippe Rustan is the last winemaker to grow, vinify, mature and bottle his wine in Poussan. Since 1998, he has been producing and maturing his wines at the foot of the Moure hills, on clay-limestone soils. Some of his vines were planted in 1918 by his great grandfather. Here, he does not use chemicals, he harvests by hand, he makes wine in barrels for a long time and in the traditional way: an agriculture that respects the environment. Activities are sometimes offered at the farmhouse.

Cathy Do is a passionate winemaker in love with her terroir. She produces lively, organic wines, in harmony with nature, from the fruit of her vineyards, which include both classic and forgotten grape varieties. She has designed a range of terroir wines in IGP Pays d'Oc white, red and rosé, AOP Languedoc, Grès de Montpellier and Picpoul de Pinet. In the cellar, when it's time to blend, she calls on her knowledge as an oenologist, but also on her intuition. It's a real pleasure to taste such beautiful wines, and a wonderful human encounter.

When they discovered the beauty of these 10 hectares, Isabelle and Christian fell under the spell. Nestled between Montpellier and Sète, the property is surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. The first vintage was harvested in 2003 and quickly seduced the fine noses of the region. Each vintage reveals its secrets. Powerful aromas of garrigue, tapenade, wild blackberry, apricot or peach give the very particular tone to this typical wine from Roussillon. You can also enjoy the Picholine or Lucques olive oils.

Domaine de Capion, classified in 1990 as AOC Coteaux du Languedoc, extends over 45 hectares of vines along the Gassac riverbed. The château produces AOP Terrasses du Larzac red wines, AOP Languedoc white wines and AOP Languedoc Zéfir rosé. Open to the public all year round, the gardens and château host numerous exhibitions in partnership with Montpellier's MOCO. An educational trail in the heart of the vineyard allows visitors of all ages to explore freely on foot or by bike.

With a name that smells of sunshine and delicacies, Cellier des Cigales is a formidable ambassador for our precious terroir. On site, you'll find excellent references from the region, and it's also possible to order your bottle online. On the internet, orders are mainly dedicated to restaurateurs and hoteliers. However, our customers also include interested wine lovers, who see this as a rare opportunity to discover selected wines from exceptional vintages.

This estate, which backs onto the first hills of the Cévennes, is south-facing. It is dominated by the Pic Saint Loup and the causse de l'Hortus. The vineyard, located in the northernmost part of the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation, covers 45 hectares. AOC grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault were planted between 1980 and 2000. The wines produced by this estate are recognized and referenced in numerous guides.

The Maison des vins des Des-du-Languedoc is a beautiful showcase of what the region can produce in terms of divine nectar. Located in a 400 th and th century wine-grower, it offers a selection of more than wines and regional products. A Gustarium is dedicated to wine tastings in AOC wines in Languedoc and hosts training and development courses in the art of tasting. A restaurant, Les Cooks Vignerons, is also included.

Italian food lovers, this grocery store is for you! It offers a nice selection of pasta, olive oil, prosecco, preserves, sweet specialties and fresh products: from mozzarella to burrata and camembert di bufala. Don't miss the excellent limoncello from Sardinia by Spiritosardo, presented in a packaging worthy of a luxury perfume bottle. For excellent antipasti and Italian specialties, go to the second store with the same name, a few blocks away.

Jimmy wanted to share his love of craft beer by creating his micro-brewery. He elaborates each recipe himself in his workshop in the heart of the Hérault region, between land, sea and mountains, to create original, aromatic, refreshing, flowery or spicy beers. He proposes ephemeral beers and a classic range with a lemon-basil Blanche, a Pale Ale, an IPA, an Amber with Rum and a Blonde with chilli. For the amateurs, his beers are sold by packs of 6, boxes of 12, and even by pallet!

When Robert Eden and Kevin Parker acquired Château Maris in 1997, their motivation was to produce high quality wines from the Minervois La Livinière region. Today, as pioneers of biodynamic viticulture, their wines stand out among the Languedoc estates and Château Maris is the first in Europe to obtain BCorporation® certification, a label recognized by the UN and the European Commission. In the cellar, we find red wines made from Syrah and Grenache grapes, white wines made from Grenache gris and rosé wines made from Grenache gris and red grapes.

Located in the north of the Minervois appellation between Carcassonne and Narbonne on the terroir of the "Petit Causse", Domaine La Rouviole covers nearly 36 hectares of which 26 hectares are vineyards and 10 hectares are garrigue and olive trees. The clay-limestone soil combined with the Mediterranean influences and the freshness of the "Causse" give their wine a beautiful typicity. In organic farming since 2011 and in conversion to Biodynamic since September 2022, the Domaine offers red, white and rosé wines with dominant grape varieties of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan.

This family-run winery welcomes Muscat lovers and the curious in search of discovery. Their business is devoted to wines of character, all made from the "muscat blanc à petits grains" grape variety, so emblematic of the area. The Sala family share their passion through tastings and events, as well as sales at the winery. Between tours of the estate, educational explanations and introductions, there's a lot to learn. The estate is also a partner of Les Emmuscades, with open-air cinema sessions held in the vineyards.

In the heart of the Natura 2000 site, winemaker François Massol and his oenologist Nicolas Moine work together to meet the challenges of the 16-hectare, certified organic Domaine de Sauzet: to produce wines in perfect harmony with the mineral strength and biodiversity of the site. Each plot is harvested by hand when perfectly ripe, then vinified in its own vat to produce a white wine, two rosés, a sparkling rosé vinified using the "traditional method", and seven red wines. You're welcome to visit the estate all year round.

La Seigneurie de Peyrat is a family-run winery that offers visitors a unique experience. This historic estate welcomed King Louis XIV and Cardinal Mazarin in 1660, and today offers a collection of elegant wines to taste and discover. La Seigneurie de Peyrat also promotes wine tourism, offering tours of the estate and wine tastings. Visitors can learn more about the winemaking profession and enjoy an exceptional setting steeped in history. Visitor reviews emphasize the warm welcome and quality of the wines on offer. For lovers of wine and history, the Seigneurie de Peyrat is a must-see during your stay in Pézenas.

The large Costières de Pomerols cellar features a 250^m2 sales area, a tasting room for up to 50 people, and a panoramic terrace. Here, terroir takes pride of place. When summer is in full swing, the place comes alive with jazz evenings where you can enjoy tapas and wines under the stars. The house also offers workshops, gourmet escapades, cellar tours and other wine-tourism delights!

Passionate about nature, the Estabel winemakers take particular care in their growing methods to respect their environment. You are invited to discover the red wines of l'Estabel, the white wines AOP Clairette du Languedoc and AOP Languedoc as well as the rosé wines AOP Languedoc Cabrières, both in the sales cellar and in the museum cellar, with its unobstructed view of the underground barrel cellar. Their wines have won several medals at the Concours Général Agricole Paris and at the Millésime Bio.

This family estate, founded in 1997 by Béatrice and Bernard Nivollet, is located in the Languedoc "Grés de Montpellier" and Languedoc "Pézenas" appellations, in a typically Mediterranean climate. Inspired by their Burgundian culture, the Nivollet family built up their vineyard through the gradual acquisition of plots, giving rise to the Blanville mono-parcels. Their Languedoc palette is dominated by Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Carignan for the reds, and Marsanne, Roussane, Sauvignon, Rolle and Viognier for the whites.

To the west of Béziers, the 80-hectare organically farmed Domaine de Saint Cels extends over schist, clay-limestone and pebble soils. This environment offers a great diversity of grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Colombard, Vermentino... for a clear, coherent range of wines. These include Les Étincelles and Les Naturelles in red and white, and Les Intemporelles and Les Confidentielles in Saint Chinian.

Florence Monferran is both a historian and a winemaker, which gives her a very particular approach to the vine. Here, she brings back to life small plots of Muscat à petits grains to offer sweet, natural, light and organic wines. At Clos de Miège, she highlights the historical winegrowing heritage of the area by reproducing the conditions of elaboration and practices of excellence of the ^17th and ^18th centuries. The cuvées l'Originel, Prima Ora, and its natural sparkling wine are very interesting wines without inputs.

This is an important address to the wholesale market. The choice of wines from all over France is really impressive! Also available, a beautiful selection of regional wines directly from the owners that Mr. Gimenez dug for you, in true love of the divine nectar. In large or in detail, more than 800 wines are available. For his professionalism, restaurateurs and used staff, he has been visiting this reference address since 1965. What more can be said? If only the team is sympathetic.

If there is an estate that perfectly illustrates the qualitative mutation of the Béarn region vineyards since the seventies, it is the Deux Ruisseaux estate, owned by the Valery family. On a vineyard of 120 ha, some AOC wines are produced on the clay-limestone slopes, but essentially varietal wines on the sandy-limestone plains. These are "pleasure wines" that you can discover in the coolness of a nice tasting cellar.

Hundreds of bottles of quality wine from the region - Aude, Hérault - and whole France as well as champagnes, a wise council and a warm welcome: This is what should be expected if you push the door of Christophe's cellar.

The vineyard of Château Puech-Haut covers 184 ha, including 92 ha in Saint-Drézéry and 19 ha in Pic-Saint-Loup, passing through Theyron and Lunel. This impressive production makes it one of the largest vineyards in the region. Managed by Gérard Bru, the estate shines by the quality of its grape varieties and the richness of its production. The latter is articulated around ten red wines, two whites and three rosés. Although the estate is young, it has quickly acquired a reputation for its identity, its vintages and its manager.

In 1870, Pierre Comps settled in Puisserguier and devoted himself to his vineyard between seasonal jobs. In 1932, he acquired the current estate with the help of his family. In the 1970s, he focused on quality, introducing grape varieties such as Syrah and Grenache Noir. When the Saint-Chinian AOC was created, he was the first to register vines in Puisserguier. Today, his grandchildren run the estate, combining tradition and modernity. The estate produces IGP and AOP Saint-Chinian wines, recognized by guides and competitions.

The Etienne family carefully cultivates the 52 hectares of a former royal manufacturing site, handed down through six generations. This terroir now offers quality wines to be enjoyed in a restored cellar. Pays d'Oc wines, both red and rosé, are exported all over the world. In AOC Saint-Chinian, a rosé de saignée is made from syrah, grenache and cinsault, offering a fresh, heady nose, harmonious and thirst-quenching. Cuvée Elise, made from Syrah and Grenache, is a remarkable red. A superb tasting experience!

Located on a rocky land, the Escary family, vigneron from father to son since 1830, has their many varieties in the middle of the garrigue. After the manual harvest, the preparation of each wine takes into account the particular character of each plot depending on the land, its exposure, its altitude, the vine it wears in order to extract the best aromas from the grapes, the finest tannins. Stocking in oak barrels precedes the assemblages which will give four vintages to discover: Temptation, Paradox, Enigme and Beating.

Caveau Beauvignac, created in 1932, expanded in 2007 with Mèze, then in 2022 with Pignan. These unions have enabled us to produce a quality wine, making it a fine showcase for Costières de Pomerols wines. In July and August, Caveau Beauvignac organizes jazz evenings under the stars on Thursdays, with tapas and wine on the panoramic terrace. We also offer introductory wine-tasting courses. Pleasure guaranteed!

Founded in 1750 on a hillside overlooking the Orb valley, this estate belonged to the Abbaye de Foncaude until the French Revolution. It was subsequently managed by several winegrowing families, before being taken over by Isabelle and Eric Perret in 1996. From the moment of purchase, the passionate duo restructured the estate to make it one of the jewels in the crown of the Saint-Chinian appellation. Their organically farmed hectares produce red, white and rosé AOP Saint-Chinian and IGP Pays D'Oc wines. These nectars regularly win awards.

This craft brewery in Biterre opened in 2016, the result of the passion of Sébastien Alary and Jean-Olivier Rieusset. The two wine, beer and spirits experts matured their project for two years before launching. The brewery now offers 18 French craft beers 100% organic, without colorants or preservatives: Blonde, Amber, White, Winter Beer, Triple Grain ... It is also possible to visit the brewery by making an appointment by e-mail.

A nice trade that this one holds with the smile of Eric and Nathalie. This small cellar is full of small regional wines. There is also a lot of fun: local products, blocks, small babas with rum. Here, by browsing, we discover a quality wine for a last minute gift or a rosé of the region for the aperitif of the weekend or vacation. Don't hesitate to push the door. You will be given informed advice that will satisfy you.