DOMAINE DE LA MADELEINE
Crossed by the famous Voie Domitia, the Domaine de la Madeleine vineyard stretches between Perpignan and Canet, on a small hill shaded by gigantic pine trees. This ancient vineyard produces wines of character. Evelyne and Georges Assens produce AOC Côtes-du-Roussillon, AOC Rivesaltes and muscat-de-Rivesaltes, as well as vins de pays and vins de cépage; artisanal wine vinegars and almonds from the estate complete the range. You can taste them in the Caveau en Cayrou, housed in the former stables of the 18th-century estate. Visits to the estate are organized around seasonal themes. Saturdays in summer are marked by a Catalan aperitif at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.: a tasting of three wines and appetizers. For beginners, there are five wines to choose from, accompanied by local produce, while the discovery tour includes a meal in the cellar.