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The domaine is found about 20 kilometers north of Carcassonne with its famous medieval walled city. Follow the D118 in direction of Mazamet. The domaine has produced just wine, for a very long time, even if the methods, vines and wines have changed. Of the 125 hectares of the domaine, 21 are vines, the rest being left to nature (heathland, forest). We are also planting more and more young olive trees to accompany the almond trees. It's not a diversification, the aim being aesthetic, reminding us that it is truly a mediterranean climate.
The soil is chalky and often very stony. Find yourself amongst thyme, lavander and a few green oaks standing out above the vegetation. Vines are the only plants that can be cultivated in this soil and climate. the roots push their way through the fossils of marine molluscs to search as deep as possible for the water needed to resist the summer droughts, whilst the leaves capture the sun's rays to turn the sap into the sugary juice stocked in each grape. Not forgetting the winds, east and west, almost always present. The altitude too, (up to 300 meters), which brings a night-time coolness contrasting with the day-time heat, together favouring the ripening, and bringing porth wines with expression and finesse. |
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We produce mainly red wine, but
also a little rosé and white.
Since 1990 we have planted
syrah, cabernet-sauvignon,
grenache and cabernet-franc with
which to make our wines. Of the
older vines, only the grenache
has been kept, as it does not
lose its quality; also a few
rows of hundred year old aramon,
carignan and other classics kept
for more sentimental reasons...
Planted in straight or curved rows, 2 to 2.5 meters apart, depending on the lie of the land. They are supported by wires which help them grow high enough for the leaves to get plenty of sun, letting the grapes hang below. The soil is turned between the rows, spraying is kept to a minimum, and organic matter spread as necessary, to yield between 20 and 45 hectoliters per hectare, depending on the age and situation of the vine. It's enough to help nature just a little for the vines to give the best fruit possible, without which we would be unable to make good wine, as it's the quality of the grapes that produce the quality of the wine. The wine producer is not a chemist, especially on our domaine, capable of correcting any deficiencies or faults in the raw materials. Contrary to general opinion, the vines keep us busy all year long. Pruning takes place when all the leaves have fallen, an important task which forms the shape of each plant, but also determines the quantity and therefore the quality of the grapes. This long job takes place over several months during winter. Vines have a relatively short and rapid vegetation season, spring until midsummer, requiring all our energy to try and keep up with the growth; lifting the wires, cutting down suckers, removing excess bunches of grapes, working the soil, protective spraying ... Finally, in August, there's a period of relative calm. There is also work in the "cave" all year round, not just on rainy days, because the wine also needs attention.
The "vendanges", or grape picking, a highlight of the year, starts in early September for the white, and late September till mid October for the red. It's a busy time in the vines and the cave, the culmination of months of hard work and nature's gift. Each year is different, giving character to the wine.
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Opening Domaine de Cabrol - Aragon:
- 01 January to 14
June - All days from 11:00 to 12:00
and from 17:00 to 19:00
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Saturday - Sunday by appointment
- 15 June
to 31 October -All days from 11:00
to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00
- Sunday by appointment
- 01
November to 31 December - All days
from 11:00 to 12:00 and from 17:00
to 19:00
- Saturday - Sunday by
appointment
- Although the domaine address is Aragon, we are 10 km away. Therefore, do not head for the village, but follow the D118 until reaching the domaine's entrance.
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* Parking
* Shop
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* Product tasting
* Individual guided tours |
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Alcohol Abuse is
dangerous for your health.
Drink Moderately! |
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Domaine de Cabrol |
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Cellars and Domains
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Claude Carayol
Domaine de Cabrol
11600 Aragon |
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Phone +33 4.68.77.19.06
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Mobile +33 6.81.14.00.26
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cc@domainedecabrol.fr
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www.domainedecabrol.fr |
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Rosé: -
White Wine: 13.50 €
Red Wine: 6.50 € to 18.00 €
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