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The vines of Domaine Baillat grow in a nature of wild beauty, on poor soils surrounded by plants from the Mediterranean undergrowth, such as fennel, asparagus, broom, yellow garlic, orchids, in addition to thyme and rosemary. All wines from Domaine Baillat come from organic farming.
Our wish is to produce truly original wines (linked to the origin)! We believe in the expression of "terroir wine" carried by the powerful breath of nature. Our goal was to identify the best soils capable of producing wines with great expression, suitable for aging and long-term aging. Our approach to working with wine is minimalist.
We have changed our cultivation practices to orient ourselves much more towards the health of the soil, the cornerstone of a wine's life. Hence our transition to organic farming in 2006 and our interest in biodynamics, aided by the powerful allies that are the Mediterranean climate, the increase and protection of populations of earthworms, ladybugs, the maintenance of hedges in the landscape... |
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Our work is the result of sharing. Every year 25 people work both in the vineyard and in the cellar, according to the calendar of the seasons. Together with the professionals I employ, a special mention to the 10 to 12 woofers (volunteers on organic farms) who put their hearts to work. I call them "little hands".
Like Obelix, I fell in love with wine when I was a kid. I cleaned Uncle Hans' barrels in the basement of the family estate in Krems an der Donau in Austria in leather trousers. Many years later I settled as a young farmer on my grandparents' estate in Corbières, in 1986. Verticality and lightness of a pyramid of empty boxes. All hypotheses and thoughts are allowed, laugh!
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Opening
Domaine Baillat - Montlaur - Val de Dagne:
- 01 january to 31 december
- The domain is open every day.
- Please contact us by phone before your visit, we are often in the vineyards...
- We speak French, English, German and
Occitan
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* Shop
* Group guided tours | * Product tasting
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Lagrasse
Gorges du Congoust
Montlaur
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Sentier Le Tour de Rieux en Val |
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 Rieux-en-Val lies at the foot of the Val de Dagne and belonged to the abbey of Lagrasse in the twelfth century. At that time the village was surrounded by fortifications with the two main guarded gates. The walls and gates were demolished in 1759.
The bridge, Le pont de Rieux en Val, was built in the twelfth century and was intended for pedestrians, hence the steps and the narrow passage. The bridge was also the setting of the film released in 1961: "Le miracle des loups" with Jean Marais.
In short Rieux-en-Val is certainly worth a visit, because of the old buildings you find yourself quickly back 1,000 years in time.
Rieux-en-Val, a very beautiful village in the Val de Dagne; nicely equipped with a magnificent plane trees promenade. The surrounding area with its rich vineyards producing good table wines.
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An emergence of sandstone on the top part, bears the church and the
castle, while the houses of the village draw the oblong contour of
the hill. Owned by a lord suspected of heresy, Comigne was besieged
by Simon de Montfort in 1210, and awarded to the Abbey of Lagrasse.
Under the old regime, the locality belonged to the Seneschal of
Carcassonne. The vineyard now produces an appreciated wine. A walk
of 13km with 300m of altitude for a period of 4 hours. Dawdle in the
streets of the village and then come along to the stadium, south of
the village. Climb through scrubland to the GR 36. After the
campaign of "Bouscat" which is left on the right, take the GR 36 to
the left, towards the signal. After 2.5 km turn left through the
dwarf oaks, dwarfism due to exposure to strong wind. Follow the
trail that winds through the pine wood the presence of a huge holly
will surprise you with its size. Then take the mule track stone at
the bottom of the Combe de Migère surrounded by « aplombs »
limestone. Then come back to the village. A walk not advisable on
hot day...
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Alcohol Abuse is dangerous for your health.
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Domaine Baillat | |
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Domaine Baillat
31 Avenue de Malbec
11220 Montlaur - Val de Dagne | |
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Phone +33 4.68.24.08.05
Mobile:+33 6.30.22.41.72
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domainebaillat@sfr.fr
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Rosé:
6.50 €
Red Wine: 10.00 € to 23.95 €
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"Les Ponys d 'Adèle" was created in 2018 by Adéline Bougeant, following her desire to offer children an approach to horse riding focused on communication with horses, using methods that include gentleness, understanding and respect for the animal. Passionate about horses since childhood, Adèle first entered the equestrian world through training (acquisition of a Galop 7 level in an equestrian center, followed by obtaining the BAPAAT, ATE and BPJEPS diplomas necessary for its development), followed by professional experience as an animator of shows and children's groups in the Paris region, Equestrian animator in the south of France, Hiking guide in the Camargue and Corsica.
In addition to this traditional experience, she also had the opportunity to practice reasoned, logical driving and see that understanding and respecting the animal was much more rewarding than harshness and allowed it to perform faster with very satisfying results...
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Up in the Corbières hills, which lead to the Pyrenees, the natural border between Spain and France, and no more than a 20-minute drive from the Cité of Carcassonne and equidistant between the villages of Montlaur and Monze and closest to the hamlet of Pradelles-en-Val, there is a most unexpected outpost of Italy.
The farm, which is not that easy to see from the road, has long been called Bourdasso. The property it occupies is the former winemaking facilities and house of the previous owners but the Italian influence is now obvious. The men wear predominantly white with their shirts conspicuously outside their trousers; the main dining room is stylishly simple and clean; and most crucially, and unusually for this part of the world, there is not a mention of cassoulet or confit du canard on the menu. The wine list even carries 10 different Italian red wines...
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Philippe Aïni, born in Bordeaux on June 22, 1952, father of three children, suddenly broke with his existence as a pastry worker at the age of 24, to devote himself to creation (mainly paintings and sculptures). Without artistic training, he will invent his art from top to bottom.
For 8 years, alone in his studio, he paints fiercely, seeing very few artists and close friends; nevertheless, his work interests: certain art lovers ask him to exhibit it: Jean-Pierre Roche, in particular, director of the Émergences gallery in Bordeaux, who passionately loves his work, exhibits it on several occasions, thus contributing to the make known in the South-West. Likewise Guy Lafargue who runs the Art Cru gallery in Auch.
Philippe Aïni, unusual creator, totally self-taught painter, free from any cultural influence, rejects any identification with an artistic current.
His artistic career and his notoriety have led him to exhibit in most of the major international cultural scenes.
Aïni's painting uses an unusual ingredient, unusual in the art world: mattress floss, which he uses to serve his expression.
Using this substance mixed with glue like a malleable paste, he made a material of amazing plasticity and will make a considerable contribution to his creation, allowing him to go further, ever further, in the transmission of life ...
Today, the artist works on precious wood (red cedar, mahogany, iroko, rosewood, cedar of Lebanon) in search of unknown expressions which for him carry the meaning of another humanity.
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Just 15 minutes from Carcassonne, close to the Corbières, M'11 housed in the old cellar aging of the wine cooperative of Monze. A warm environment conducive to culinary events. The cellars Rocbère Corbières Maritimes which merged with the Cave of Monze, have released this building which will also showcase their productions. After the discovery of their treasures, you enter the large room's rustic restaurant with a unique view of the vineyard. A large fireplace for grilling throne in the background. Rudolph, the chef will delight you with the essential cassoulet but caldeirada (specialty style bouillabaisse made with fish and shellfish) or tournedos of duck breast with thyme and chardonnay juice...
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Le Clos De Mauzac - Located on the edge of the picturesque
village of Camplong, with awesome views of the Alaric mountains, in a street
devoid of traffic. Le Mauzac is also a restaurant but you may stop there just
for a glass of wine. In the heart of the Corbieres- this modern looking
restaurant with old world charm, creates excellent dishes that are packed with
flavour and slightly break the mouth... One of the best new upcoming restaurants
in the Aude...
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How pleasant it is to stroll around Lagrasse! If you take a walk on the promenade, make a stop in this nice brasserie-tearoom with a shaded terrace.
The setting is practical with a fresco of Lagrasse in the 1930s, the terrace is really enhanced by beautiful green plants and shaded by parasols when the sun is too violent.
Restaurant l'Entrepote ( formerly Restaurant l'Affenage) is located in Lagrasse, medieval city of the twelfth century, famous for its abbey and ranked among the most beautiful villages in France.
You will be served a cuisine that is homemade and cooked using fresh produce. The dishes are classic, tasty and without fuss, like the "Lagrassienne" salad (with gésiers, croutons, homemade foie gras: very hearty), the plate of cold meats, the prawns grilled and flambéed with Carthagène, the cassoulet or the grilled duck breast, homemade sauces.
Everyone will find their happiness!
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