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Patrimoine & Culture
LES VINS DE FONTFROIDE
📍 Narbonne, Aude
· Saint Julien de Septime, 11100 Narbonne
À propos
Les vins de Fontfroide, based in the former barn of the eponymous Abbey, Saint Julien de Septime, at the entrance to Fontfroide, manages the vineyards of this jewel of Romanesque architecture. In the heart of an exceptional landscape protected by the Corbières hills, Fontfroide wines carry the secrets of 1,000 years of history. Initially made to provide each monk with the daily ration recommended by the rule of Saint Benoît, these wines gradually became imbued with the values of the men who produced them: traditional vineyard work, sharing in hospitality and, of course, spirituality.
The terroir of Fontfroide is very special, distinguished by its freshness. The name comes from the Latin fons frigidus, meaning "cold fountain". The massif has springs that once fed the abbey, and are still active today. They produce less than in the past, but create cool underground currents. This natural water reserve and the coolness of the soil give our wines their typical fruitiness, finesse and freshness.
Since 2004, the estate has been run by Laure de Chevron Villette, great-granddaughter of Madeleine and Gustave Fayet, who saved Fontfroide from planned dismantling.
FROM THE VINE TO THE GLASS: Follow our guide and discover the history that gradually built our estate. Plunge into the heart of the Corbières vineyards, dominated by the Fontfroide massif, discover our cellar and let yourself be carried away by a selection of our best cuvées.
The program includes a walk through our vineyards, a visit to the cellar and a wine and food pairing. 2h.
Duration: 2 hours ? Monday to Friday at 10:00 a.m
Price: ?20/person ? free for children ? 10 years old
The terroir of Fontfroide is very special, distinguished by its freshness. The name comes from the Latin fons frigidus, meaning "cold fountain". The massif has springs that once fed the abbey, and are still active today. They produce less than in the past, but create cool underground currents. This natural water reserve and the coolness of the soil give our wines their typical fruitiness, finesse and freshness.
Since 2004, the estate has been run by Laure de Chevron Villette, great-granddaughter of Madeleine and Gustave Fayet, who saved Fontfroide from planned dismantling.
FROM THE VINE TO THE GLASS: Follow our guide and discover the history that gradually built our estate. Plunge into the heart of the Corbières vineyards, dominated by the Fontfroide massif, discover our cellar and let yourself be carried away by a selection of our best cuvées.
The program includes a walk through our vineyards, a visit to the cellar and a wine and food pairing. 2h.
Duration: 2 hours ? Monday to Friday at 10:00 a.m
Price: ?20/person ? free for children ? 10 years old
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