Wines and spirits Thuir

Initially sold in pharmacies, Byrrh was soon exported beyond the borders under the title of "tonic and hygienic wine". This aperitif is elaborated thanks to skilful dosages of various aromatic plants, giving it sweet and bitter flavours, then aged for two to three years in oak tuns, one of which is the largest oak vat in the world: 1,200,000 litres! The cellars can be visited and as soon as the weather is fine, sound and light, dramatised visits and guided tours will tell you the incredible story of the Violet brothers.

A little outside Thuir, the castle of Saü is a beautiful property exploited since 1840 by the same family. Herve and Béatrice Passama are now lovers of reasoned cultivation. Regularly awarded, the wines of Saü are worth visiting: the over-aged amber AOC Rivesaltes fulfills all the promises of its appellation. The same for the red côtes-du-Roussillon, whose original vintage, prepared for mass distribution in partnership with the JeanJean company, is a success. The reserved vintage is sold at the Estate.

Initiates, amateurs or curious, you will find your happiness at Côté Cave. A beautiful and warm place that remains simple and friendly. The proof is that workshops are regularly organised to introduce you to the secrets and magic of fermented fruit: "bar-cocktail, sommellerie, in search of the nuggets of Languedoc..." (details on the regularly updated website). And the icing on the cake, every Saturday morning, market day, the owners bring in a winegrower who offers tasting of his wines. Epicureans without moderation!

Situated in the heart of the Aspres, the estate covers 60 hectares of rolled pebbles and stony soils producing wines of character. Already prized in the 11th century at the court of the King of Aragon under the name of "laurinya", it now belongs to Domaines Paul MAS. The reasoned work of the vine, a cellar adapted to the modern techniques of wine making make the wines of Château Lauriga a pledge of quality. The interaction between the tramontane, the grape varieties and the terroir produces wines with subtle aromas.