Languedoc Vineyard Cottages: At Rustiques (11 Aude, Occitanie) (see map) Floris & Victoria run a stunning, family friendly wine and olive domaine in the Minervois region of the Languedoc: Chateau Canet with 9 luxurious Minervois vineyard cottages
A traditional 19th century wine estate, Chateau Canet is today recognised as one of the leading domaines of the Minervois region – in the middle of the ‘Pays Cathare’ (with its rich medieval history) and just east of the fabulous city of Carcassonne and north of the Canal du Midi.
The domaine’s original winemaker’s cottages have been converted into 9 luxury holiday cottages and a reception hall for gatherings with friends and family, for special events, intimate weddings etc.
The cottages/gîtes are all independent and self-contained, sleeping between 2 and 10 people. The domaine also offers a heated pool and tennis court.
The Chateau produces red, white and rosé wines.” Chateau Canet Minervois Rouge has elegant blackberry, cherry and blackcurrant aromas with a floral, violet note and a savoury bacon fat element typical of Syrah. At first the sweet, dark, berry fruit dominates the palate, but spice flavours and ripe, velvety tannins step forward to add complex appeal. Long on the finish, this is a class act that keeps tempting you back for more“. (Available in the UK from Gerard Seel Wine Merchants)
Tastings & cellar tours are available (by appointment only)
Chateau Canet is 14km/8 miles from Carcassonne
for more info and to check availability at these Minervois vineyard cottages see Chateau Canet
OR nearby alternative vineyard accommodation at Château Borie-Neuve
airport: Carcassonne Sud de France CCF (20km) or Toulouse Blagnac TLS (115km)
somewhere to stay? ferry? trains?, car hire?
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