Some of the Larger Vineyards of the Minervois

Château Coupe Roses

Chateau Coupe Roses is a long established domaine of the Minervois located in La Caunette, high on the cliffs in the more north-easterly part of the Minervois appellation. It has been in the hands of the de Calvez family since 1614. Web-site http://www.tire-bouteilles.com/vigneron_couperoses.htm

Domaine Le Cazal
A wonderfully run and marketed vineyard in the Minervois that has great heritage and quality. Time makes excellent wines, which is proved here in this vineyard. They made traditional wines- typical from the region, but with great finesse,as well as exceptional wines that are in the top 10 wines from the Minervois.

Domaine de Barroubio
The plateau of Barroubio can be found in the department of Hérault within the commune of Saint Jean de Minervois.Among the 60-hectare of the property, 27 are dedicated to the vineyard. The muscat petit grain, with 17 hectares, takes the largest part. The other varieties of vines - Grenache, carignan and syrah - are used to elaborate the red and rosé wines. Web-site http://www.barroubio.fr/

Domaine Pierre Cros
Very old vines, named one of the "best discoveries" in 2003, has his Carrignan vines dating back to 1905. The Languedoc is very proud to have such a wine maker in its midst. Parker guides are often giving him marks in the high 90's. A real gem in the Minervois, Languedoc. Web-site
http://www.maisondesvins.be/domaine-pierre-cros.php

Château Mirausse
Very elegant wines coming from this Carcassonne area of the Minervois, Languedoc. He makes very balanced wines- at times, big heavy reds that have great finesse and long after taste. A beautiful Chateau to visit and a great wine maker. Bliss.
http://www.chantovent.com/fr/vins/fiche-vin.php?vi=85

Château Villerambert
Château Villerambert-Julien draws its name from the Latin Villa Ramberti, which was situated on an ancient site surrounded by dolmens and menhirs close to the Via Domitia. When the soil was first deeply tilled Gallo-Roman amphorae and pottery were found. One must go back to 1231 to find written evidence of a vineyard at Villerambert under the feudal rule of Pierre Vidal de Villerambert, Lord of the Manor. The family Balby de Vernon who remained the owners until 1858 when the Julien family, whose origins go back to the 16th Century in the region of Minerve, bought the Château, built in its present form in the 16th Century. Thus it is the 5th generation since the Château was acquired that is running today – Michel JULIEN. Going back in time, we find Etienne who was responsible for the purchase, then Marcel, George, his wife Anne Marie who took over the running of the property on the death of her husband, then Marcel, their son, who is still active and who during the 1950s built the foundations for the great vineyard of today. http://www.villerambert-julien.com/history.php?menu=1