Cabardès

The Cabardès appellation, located near the city of Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi, is unique in the Languedoc region. Its geographical location is at the crossroads of Mediterranean and Atlantic influences, offering mildness on one side and humidity on the other. Located on hillsides (100 to 350 m above sea level) in the foothills of the Montagne Noire, the soils are composed of limestone pebbles that retain heat, and further up are also rich in gneiss, schist, and granite. Another unique feature is the high proportion of Bordeaux grape varieties mixed with the traditional Grenache and Syrah. Red wines account for the majority of production (85%), followed by rosés (15%). The wines are concentrated, aromatic, and complex, expressing notes of garrigue, black fruits, and licorice.