Introduction to tasting the wines of the Languedoc Roussillon

Your wine trip program

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  Day 1 - A vineyard break in the heart of Cathar Country

  • Upon your arrival in Cathare country between Fitou and Corbières at the beginning of the afternoon, Jérôme Bertrand and his wife Sabine will make you discover the Bertrand-Bergé estate in a friendly atmosphere during a 4X4 ride through their vineyards. The visit is followed by a tasting of the wines of the property.
  • In the afternoon, you can make yourself at home in the Cascastel-des-Corbières, in your guesthouse on the Grand Guilhem estate. Charming touches await you, courtesy of Séverine and Gilles: chocolates and local delicacies, a bottle of one of the estate’s great wines and more...
  • You will go out to discover the Grand Guilhem estate with Gilles and visit the vineyard and the cellar. He will initiate you to wine-tasting (theory and practice), as well as make you discover the organic wines of the estate.
  • Dinner in the centre of the village, enjoying generous, traditional cuisine with local specialities - Wines included.
  • After your dinner, enjoy the beauty and serenity of this Occitan village as you stroll along its cobbled streets.
  • Overnight in a room at the Grand Guilhem wine estate.
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  Day 2 - Dolce vita and Occitan heritage

  • Breakfast at the Grand Guilhem estate.
  • Optional - In the morning, you drive to the Abbey of Fontfroide for a stop on the Corbières route. You start with a private tasting in the cellar dating from the 19th century and continue with a lunch at the Fonfroide table (starter / main course / dessert with a glass of wine). In the early afternoon, enjoy a free visit of the Abbey (the Rose Garden and the Terrace Gardens)
  • You will round off your stay with a visit to Lagrasse, in the centre of Cathar Country, which is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. You will find yourself carried away by its abbey, 14^th century market, picturesque streets and the local artisans and their impressive savoir-faire.

  Book all year round and travel from April to June and September to November.

Options you can add to your trip

Add some activities to your stay in Languedoc-Roussillon and wine-tasting experience (select the option from the booking form):

At Abbey of Fontfroide : private tasting in the 19th century cellar, followed by lunch at the Fonfroide table and a free visit of the Abbey in the early afternoon.

Châteaux and wine estates