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Médeilhan
Christine de Saussine is at the head of this
property which has belonged to her family
for several generations. She produces fine,
refined, clean and authentic wines which
perfectly suit her personality.
The work undertaken by Mrs de Saussine
has allowed her to win many prizes: the
«Terra Vitis» certification in 2008 is a sign
of the quality and reflects environmental
respect, as well as the prestigious medals,
including that of the General Agricultural
Competition in 2018 for traditional rosé; a
wine also selected by the Hachette Guide for
wines for 4 years.
The 9 cellars which form the estate form part
of the name of the estate fall within the line
of the «Protected Geographical Appellation
(IGP)» of the Languedoc-Rousillon.

Preignes le Neuf
The Preignes le Neuf castle dates back to the
end of the 19th century and is particular and
remarkable with its major twin towers, large
court of honour and 4 hectare grounds. It is
Preignes le Vieux : une propriété viticole a testimony to the great period of wines in
the region.
prospère, entre tradition et avant-gardisme The «Terra Vitis» classification is synonymous
with reasonable and sustainable agricultural
practices. As a work of every instance, this
label is a reward which has generated an
increased quality of produce and protected
Ce domaine familial oscille entre histoire et Visites œnotouristiques these Natura 2000 domains.
modernité depuis 1905. Cinq générations passionnantes the 150 hectares of vineyard comprising
ont apporté leur pierre à l’édifice, faisant 12 grape varieties benefit from the
de ce site classé par les Monuments Mediterranean weather and a varied land
type. They allow for the elaboration of major
Historiques depuis 1955, une référence Pour Jérôme et Aurélie Vic, propriétaires wines which make the estate so well known.
locale, nationale et internationale en du Domaine « Faire découvrir notre Generous, complex, subtle, fruity, elegant
matière de nectars de Bacchus. histoire, notre savoir-faire et nos produits, and friendly, they are very pleasant to drink.
transmettre et partager des expériences Pure pleasure!
gustatives sont les fils conducteurs de nos
Des terres riches offrant un visites commentées et interactives. » Preignes le Vieux: a
choix de vins multiple prosperous vineyard,
A l’issue des visites, des dégustations sont between tradition and
La force de ce domaine c’est d’avoir 3 types proposées dans le caveau du domaine
de terroirs sur une même entité : argilo- entièrement rénové. modernity
graveleux, particulier à la Méditerranée, Un choix de 7 nectars (2 blancs, 2 rosés, This family estate oscillates between history
volcanique, avec du basalte et de la 2 rouges et un vin issu de vendanges and modernity and has done since 1905.
cinérite, et des terres riches, profondes, tardives) s’offre à vous dans ce moment Five generations have helped build it, making
this site which has been a listed Historical
en bordure du fleuve Libron. d’échange, au cours duquel « l’art de since 1955 a local, national and international
La spécificité du sol combinée aux goûter » devient accessible et où chacun reference in the nectars of Bacchus.
18 cépages – classiques (viognier, peut exprimer son ressenti. Rich land offering a multiple range of
chardonnay, sauvignon, syrah), originaux Venez découvrir ce domaine si particulier wines
(vermentino, alicante), typiques du Sud- et vivez une expérience œnotouristique The strength of this domain is that there are
3 types of land in the same entity: clay-gravel,
Ouest (cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, de qualité ! particular to the Mediterranean, volcanic,
colombard) – offre des assemblages with basalt and volcanic ash, and rich, deep
complexes permettant d’élaborer une lands along the Libron.
gamme de plus de 40 références en vins Ouvert jusqu’au 30 septembre, de 9h à The specificity of this land combined with
rouges, rosés et blancs, qui, en cave, se 19h du lundi au samedi the 18 grape varieties - a range of complex
blends allowing for the elaboration of a
diversifient avec le temps. Visites et ateliers épicuriens sont range of over 40 references of red, white
organisés quotidiennement and rosé wines, which in the cellar, become
Infos / réservations : 04 67 21 67 82 much better over time.
• 207 hectares de vignobles pj.rotivel@preignes.com Passionate wine tasting tours
For Jérôme et Aurélie Vic, estate owners
• 2 certifications en matière de julieciscar@preignes.com «Letting people discover our history, our
respect de l’environnement : expertise and our products, and sharing
taste experiences are the driving force of our
QUALENVI (2006) et HVE (2018) interactive and guided tours. ”
• Export dans 26 pays du monde At the end of these visits, tastings are offered
in the cellar of the entirely renovated domain.

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