Occitanie is France’s largest wine-growing region, accounting for over 30% of the country’s production. The construction of the Canal du Midi in 1681 gave a real boost to the sector, facilitating the transport and sale of wines. Wine is the main economic resource of the Aude department.
The Aude appellations are : Corbières, Boutenac, Cabardès, Limoux, La Clape, Malepère, Minervois, Fitou and Muscat (Saint Jean Minervois).
We’re happy to share our favourites with you. And why not combine a wine tasting with the appropriate dishes in a Food & Wine Pairing masterclass.
A few kilometers from the house, winegrowers and cooperatives offer wine tastings, our recommendations are Château de Ventenac and Château Paraza.
Estates and houses worth a visit
Domaine Cailhol Gautran
Domaine Cailhol Gautran is located in the hamlet of Cailhol. Wine : La Table du Loup AOC : Minervois (Syrah: 80%, Grenache noir: 20%)
Domaine Mas de Cynaque
Wine : Cuvée Acutum bio (Syrah 60%, Mourvèdre 20%, Grenache 10%, Carignan 10%)
La Maison des vins de Saint-Chinian
Shop run by the Saint-Chinian appellation winegrowers’ association. Always a pleasant and informative welcome. Many thanks to Baptiste for his experience, his availability and his good advice.
Domaine de la Cendrillon
Wine : Cuvée Minuit (rosé) bio – AOP Corbières (Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache Gris)
