The universe of Château Villenouvette

Built on the foundations of an old cistercian farm dating from the XII century, this Bordeaux style manor, constructed in 1870, is the work of architect Cassien-Bernard. The vineyard flourishes on the alluvial terraces of the Orbieu river. During the summer, the heat stored up during the day by the pebbles is released at night, thus prolonging the ripening of grapes. The half-buried winery matures the wine at an optimal temperature.

Domaine Saint Maurice

This vineyard, established in 1898, spreads into the valley of the Fontfroide stream and grows on fine sandstone soils. This cold soil favours late grape harvests.

The vines are grown using sustainable agricultural methods, thus respecting the environment. At the entrance of the domain, a XIX century windmill reminds us that the Tramontane (northwestern wind), blows all year round over the Fontfroide terroir. Acquired by the family in 1974, it is in the Saint-Maurice winery that the white and rosé wines are made.

Château Aumèdes

On an ancient roman site,  lo Castel Aumèdos, in occitan language, is the oldest property belonging to the family. The Château, built on a rock, seems to be looking over eight successive terraces on which the vineyard is planted. There, a succession of black marl, slate and limestone soils gives the wine a nice complexity. Le Château  houses the aging cellars where the great vintages of the estate are matured over the years .

Prieuré  de  Saint Amans

This pre-romanesque priory of the X century located on a south-facing slope, was acquired by Emilien Raissac, Claire Barsalou’s great-grand-father. Here, the shiraz  vines flourish and are ideal for making fine and harmonious wines. The calcareous sandstone soil forces the vines to sink their roots deeply in order to find a right water balance. Aging through the centuries, the old olive trees planted by our predecessors still shade the borders of the vineyard. The association of olives and wine is an ancient tradition from the roman period and a symbol of our mediterranean culture.

Château Villenouvette

Built on the foundations of an old cistercian farm dating from the XII century, this Bordeaux style manor, constructed in 1870, is the work of architect Cassien-Bernard. The vineyard flourishes on the alluvial terraces of the Orbieu river. During the summer, the heat stored up during the day by the pebbles is released at night, thus prolonging the ripening of grapes. The half-buried winery matures the wine at an optimal temperature.