{"title":"Cazaban","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Cazaban\u003c\/strong\u003e, established in \u003cstrong\u003e2007\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a vineyard located in \u003cstrong\u003eVillegailhenc\u003c\/strong\u003e, near Carcassonne, in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003ePays Cathare\u003c\/strong\u003e region. Since its creation, the estate has placed emphasis on an environmentally friendly wine culture, obtaining \u003cstrong\u003eorganic certification\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e2010\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e certification by \u003cstrong\u003eDemeter\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e2013\u003c\/strong\u003e. In December 2017, the estate was taken over by \u003cstrong\u003eEmmanuel Taillez\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was joined in February 2018 by \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eParcé\u003c\/strong\u003e, having more than 10 years of experience at \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine de la Préceptorie\u003c\/strong\u003e. This duo of passionate and complementary winemakers have pooled their expertise and their love of the vine to create \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and fine wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, characteristic of \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine de Cazaban\u003c\/strong\u003e. Located in the \u003cstrong\u003eCabardès\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation, the region benefits from a particular climatic duality, combining Mediterranean mildness and Atlantic humidity, which results in a richness and complexity of the grape varieties. The estate extends over \u003cstrong\u003e22 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, divided into three distinct zones: \u003cstrong\u003ethe Plaine de Cazaban\u003c\/strong\u003e (clay-limestone soil),\u003cstrong\u003e the foothills of the Montagne Noire\u003c\/strong\u003e (calc-shale and schist soil), and \u003cstrong\u003ethe West of Minervois\u003c\/strong\u003e (clay soil). -limestone). The vines are planted with \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFranc\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGrenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCarignan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMourvèdre\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRoussanne\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMarsanne\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVermentino\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGrenache\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlanc\u003c\/strong\u003e, each adapted to the specific terroir. \u003cbr\u003eThe harvest is \u003cstrong\u003emanual\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the work in the vineyard is carried out without the use of chemicals. On arrival at the cellar, the vats are placed in vats by \u003cstrong\u003egravity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Winemaking is carried out \u003cstrong\u003ewithout adding any inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, using \u003cstrong\u003enatural yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e present on the skins of the grapes. The vatting, macerations, and aging are adapted according to the quality of the grapes and the characteristics of each vintage. The estate can vinify up to \u003cstrong\u003e100,000 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e in its cellar. Domaine de Cazaban stands out for its expressive, intense and straightforward wines, reflecting the care and commitment of this team of winemakers determined to preserve the environment and create quality wines. In 2022, the estate was sold to a Franco-Russian couple retraining in wine, Vika and Didier Mattei, ensuring a promising transition for the future of this driving vineyard in the Cabardès region.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-gb\/collections\/cazaban.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}