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Château Auzias
Château Auzias, an AOP Cabardès estate near Carcassonne: merlot and syrah, direct from the estate...
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Château Auzias-Paretlongue: heritage, grandeur and energy of Cabardès
Château Auzias-Paretlongue
One of the largest private estates of the Languedoc: 160 hectares in a single block in Cabardes, at the gates of Carcassonne. Certified HVE 3, between AOP Cabardes and IGP Cite de Carcassonne, a chiselled style at the crossroads of Atlantic freshness and Mediterranean sun.
A family saga still being written. At the start of the 21st century, Château Auzias-Paretlongue stands as one of the largest private estates of the Languedoc: 160 hectares in a single block, at the heart of Cabardes, facing the Montagne Noire. Today, Nathalie and Dominique Auzias, together with their four children, continue the estate's growth: parcel restructuring, cellar modernisation and international reach. Their guiding thread remains unchanged: to preserve the heritage and give it a resolutely contemporary scale.
Deeply historical roots
The Château Auzias site carries within it the traces of the history of the South: the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa from the Gallic Wars, destroyed in the 5th century; in the 12th century, in the midst of the Cathar era, the birth of the Priory of Notre-Dame de Pareti Longi; then, in the modern era, the château and cellars built under the First Empire by the Castel family. Through the centuries, continuous family management has protected this winegrowing capital, up to its current form: an estate both historical and visionary.
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An exceptional vineyard at the gates of Carcassonne
Between Pennautier and Villemoustaussou, a stone's throw from the Cite de Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi (UNESCO-listed), the estate spreads 110 hectares of vines over clay-limestone soils: rolled-pebble hillsides in AOP Cabardes, at the foot of the Montagne Noire, and alluvial plains bordered by the Fresquel in IGP Cite de Carcassonne.
A pioneer in the introduction of improving grapes, Auzias-Paretlongue today marries Atlantic freshness and Mediterranean generosity: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Carignan, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Marselan, Chardonnay, small-berry Muscat and Viognier.
High Environmental Value and conscious viticulture
Château Auzias is certified HVE level 3 and commits to a sustainable viticulture: no chemical fertilisers, no glyphosate and no insecticides; mechanical or manual weeding; maximal reduction of plant-protection products, 75% of them certified organic; managed grass cover to limit erosion and stimulate microbial life; vine work aligned with lunar cycles and local organic manure. A clear aim: to preserve ecosystems and produce clean, precise, sustainable wines.
A precision know-how, from vine to cellar
The diversity of the cuvees requires rigorous parcel-by-parcel monitoring: daily berry checks at a fixed time, harvest decisions often late to maximise aromas, partial manual harvest at dawn. Thanks to the proximity of the cellars, vatting takes under 11 minutes, and the fruit keeps all its integrity. In one of the largest private cellars of the Languedoc, fermentations last 15 to 45 days depending on the cuvees, with natural malolactics; the wines are then aged in selected barrels or in vats, and bottled at the château, ensuring complete traceability.
Our wines: two appellations, three ranges, one style
Chiselled wines, at the crossroads of Atlantic freshness (Cabernets, Merlot) and Mediterranean sun (Syrah, Grenache), in AOP Cabardes and IGP Cite de Carcassonne. Here are the cuvees to discover direct from the estate.
Gloria Mundi
AOP Cabardès - the château's signature
The estate's premium cuvee: complexity, length and great ageing potential, the most accomplished expression of Cabardes.
Instinct Terrien
AOP Cabardès - red
Depth and texture on clay-limestone: a Cabardes that expresses the Mediterranean generosity of the terroir.
Instinct Marin
AOP Cabardès - red
Tension, length and an iodised breath: the Atlantic freshness of Cabardes, all in elegance.
Mademoiselle
AOP Cabardès - red
A charming Cabardes, silky and generous: immediate pleasure from a great terroir.
Chardonnay-Viognier
IGP Cité de Carcassonne - white
A floral white, with peach flesh and a lemony finish: the freshness of Atlantic grapes and southern sun.
Montagne Noire
IGP Cité de Carcassonne - red
A supple red, on black fruits and sweet spices: generous and easy to share.
Rosé d'Été
IGP Cité de Carcassonne - rosé
A pale rose with crunchy red fruits and a fresh palate: the ideal summer companion.
Brise Marine & Les Alizés
IGP Cité de Carcassonne - whites
Two lively whites: Brise Marine, saline and tonic; Les Alizes, on white flowers and citrus.
Pinot Noir
IGP Cité de Carcassonne - red
A delicate red, on morello cherry and fine spices: the finesse of Pinot Noir at the gates of Carcassonne.
AOP Cabardès and IGP Cité de Carcassonne, direct from the estate
A bridge between Languedoc and China
Near Penglai, Château Reifeng-Auzias symbolises a Franco-Chinese joint venture blending French know-how, a temperate maritime climate and clay-limestone soils scattered with flint. A first harvest in 2007: proof that with winegrowing rigour and the right latitude, great wines can be produced off the beaten track.
160 hectares in a single block in Cabardès
A rarity in the Languedoc: 160 hectares in a single block, a family vision and a technical mastery at the service of consistency and quality. HVE 3 viticulture, a parcel approach and bottling at the château, for a style balanced between Atlantic freshness and Mediterranean richness.
Why choose the Château Auzias wines?
An exceptional Cabardes estate. 160 hectares in a single block at the gates of Carcassonne, facing the Montagne Noire, a rarity in the Languedoc.
An HVE 3 viticulture. No glyphosate or insecticides, a parcel approach, lunar cycles and 75% of plant-protection products certified organic.
A broad, named range. Gloria Mundi, Instinct Terrien, Instinct Marin, Mademoiselle, Chardonnay-Viognier, Montagne Noire, Brise Marine, Rose d'Ete, Les Alizes and Pinot Noir.
A unique style. At the crossroads of Atlantic freshness and Mediterranean sun, chiselled, sustainable wines.
Frequently asked questions about Château Auzias
Where is Château Auzias located?
At the heart of Cabardes, between Pennautier and Villemoustaussou, at the gates of Carcassonne, facing the Montagne Noire. The estate spans 160 hectares in a single block, of which 110 hectares of vines, a stone's throw from the Cite de Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi (UNESCO-listed).
Who runs the estate?
Nathalie and Dominique Auzias, together with their four children, who continue the estate's growth: parcel restructuring, cellar modernisation and international reach, while preserving the family heritage.
What is the history of the site?
A site steeped in history: remains of a Gallo-Roman villa from the Gallic Wars (destroyed in the 5th century), the birth in the 12th century of the Priory of Notre-Dame de Pareti Longi in the midst of the Cathar era, then the building of the château and cellars under the First Empire by the Castel family.
Is the estate certified?
Yes: Château Auzias is certified HVE level 3 (High Environmental Value). No chemical fertilisers, no glyphosate, no insecticides; mechanical or manual weeding, managed grass cover, work aligned with lunar cycles and local organic manure; 75% of the plant-protection products used are certified organic.
Which appellations does the estate produce?
Two appellations: AOP Cabardes, on the rolled-pebble hillsides at the foot of the Montagne Noire, and IGP Cite de Carcassonne, on the alluvial plains bordered by the Fresquel.
Which grapes does the estate work with?
A rare grape mix that marries Atlantic freshness and Mediterranean generosity: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Carignan, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Marselan, Chardonnay, small-berry Muscat and Viognier.
What are the estate's cuvees?
In AOP Cabardes: Gloria Mundi (the signature), Instinct Terrien, Instinct Marin and Mademoiselle. In IGP Cite de Carcassonne: Chardonnay-Viognier, Montagne Noire, Brise Marine, Rose d'Ete, Les Alizes and a Pinot Noir.
What is the Gloria Mundi cuvee?
The château's signature, in AOP Cabardes: a cuvee of great complexity and length, with a great ageing potential, from the estate's most ambitious selections and ageings.
What is the difference between Instinct Terrien and Instinct Marin?
Two faces of Cabardes: Instinct Terrien expresses Mediterranean depth and texture on clay-limestone, while Instinct Marin plays on tension, length and Atlantic freshness.
How are the wines made?
A rigorous parcel-by-parcel approach: daily berry checks, an often late and partly manual harvest at dawn, vatting in under 11 minutes thanks to the proximity of the cellars, fermentations of 15 to 45 days, natural malolactics, ageing in barrels or vats and bottling at the château.
Which dishes to enjoy with these wines?
The Cabardes reds (Gloria Mundi, Instinct) accompany meats, game and cheeses; the whites (Chardonnay-Viognier, Brise Marine) elevate fish and seafood; the Rose d'Ete and the supple cuvees are enjoyed as aperitifs.
Can you buy the Château Auzias wines directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Direct from the estate, AOP Cabardès and IGP Cité de Carcassonne
Château Auzias-Paretlongue - 160 hectares in a single block in Cabardes, at the gates of Carcassonne, certified HVE 3. AOP Cabardes and IGP Cite de Carcassonne.
Gloria Mundi, Instinct Terrien, Instinct Marin, Mademoiselle, Chardonnay-Viognier, Montagne Noire, Brise Marine, Rose d'Ete, Les Alizes and Pinot Noir
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