Château d Agel

Château d'Agel

A Minervois estate in Agel (34210), at the foot of the Montagne Noire, in the Haut-Languedoc natural park. 36 hectares on terroirs of pebbles, sandstone and clay-limestone (Les Crozes, Plateau de Cazelles). Certified HVE3, in organic conversion, vegan wines. Mediterranean varieties, reds, whites and roses.

Located at the foot of the Montagne Noire, in the heart of the Minervois and the Haut-Languedoc natural park, Château d'Agel embodies the strength of a unique terroir and the commitment of passionate winegrowers. The estate spans 36 hectares, with emblematic parcels such as Les Crozes and the Plateau de Cazelles, where the soils rich in pebbles, sandstone and clay offer a remarkable diversity, suited to the making of great red, white and rose wines of the Languedoc.

A sustainable, respectful viticulture

Respect for nature is at the heart of the estate's philosophy: certified HVE level 3 (High Environmental Value), in progressive conversion to organic farming, weedkillers banned in favour of soil work, and vegan wine production (plant-based fining for clarification). An approach that guarantees healthy wines, faithful to the identity of the terroir.

Château d'Agel

Red - AOC Minervois, emblematic cuvee

The estate's emblematic cuvee, a true expression of the Minervois terroir. A great generous, elegant and modern red, born of the best parcels, made to keep.

In Extremis

Red - AOC Minervois, exceptional cuvee (vegan)

The estate's top cuvee, intense and deep, aged with ambition. An accomplished expression of the Mediterranean varieties of the Minervois, certified vegan.

Caudios Rouge & Caudios Blanc

Red & White - AOC Minervois

The Caudios range: a structured, aromatic red and a fresh, chiselled white, both in AOC Minervois. Two facets of the Cesse valley terroir.

Les Bonnes (Red, White, Rosé)

AOC Minervois - the accessible range (organic, vegan)

The estate's pleasure range: a gourmet red, a lively white and a fresh rose, in AOC Minervois. Sincere, accessible wines, certified organic (white and rose also vegan).

Grenu & Grenu Orange

Red (Minervois) & orange wine (Corbières)

The Grenu, a characterful red in Minervois, and the Grenu Orange, an original orange wine in AOC Corbières (skin-macerated). Two cuvees to explore other styles, certified organic.

An HVE3, organic and vegan commitment

Sustainable viticulture — weedkillers banned

Certified HVE level 3 and in progressive conversion to organic farming, the estate has banned weedkillers in favour of soil work and makes vegan wines (plant-based fining for clarification).

Great Minervois wines, direct from the estate

Which Château d'Agel cuvee to choose to discover the Minervois?

For the emblematic cuvee, the Château d'Agel (a great red to keep). For an exceptional cuvee, In Extremis. To discover the Caudios range, a red or a white Minervois. For accessible pleasure, the Les Bonnes range (red, white, rosé). And for originality, the Grenu Orange, an orange wine.

Where is Château d'Agel located?

In Agel (34210), in the heart of the Minervois, in the Cesse valley, at the foot of the Montagne Noire and in the Haut-Languedoc regional natural park. The estate spans 36 hectares, with emblematic parcels such as Les Crozes and the Plateau de Cazelles.

What is the history of Château d'Agel?

The village of Agel is dominated by its 12th-century medieval castle, the cradle of the estate. After belonging to the Ecal family for two centuries, the vineyard was taken over and developed by Pierre Fil in the 1960s. In 2003, a new passionate team gave the estate a second wind, combining winegrowing traditions and modern techniques.

Is Château d'Agel organic or certified?

The estate is certified HVE level 3 (High Environmental Value) and in progressive conversion to organic farming. It has banned weedkillers in favour of soil work and makes vegan wines (plant-based fining for clarification). Several cuvees are already certified organic.

Which grape varieties make up Château d'Agel?

For reds and roses: Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault. For whites: Vermentino, Grenache blanc, Maccabeu, Roussanne and Muscat a petits grains. A Mediterranean blend designed to reveal the potential of the Minervois.

What are the cuvees of Château d'Agel?

The reds Château d'Agel (emblematic cuvee), In Extremis, Caudios Rouge and Les Bonnes Rouge; the whites Caudios Blanc and Les Bonnes Blanc; the rose Les Bonnes Rosé; as well as the Grenu and the Grenu Orange (orange wine). Discovery gift sets are also offered.

What is the Château d'Agel cuvee?

The estate's emblematic cuvee, a great red in AOC Minervois, a true expression of the terroir. Generous, elegant and modern, it is born of the best parcels and lends itself to keeping.

What is the In Extremis cuvee?

The estate's exceptional cuvee, an intense, deep red, aged with ambition and certified vegan. It expresses all the richness of the Mediterranean varieties of the Minervois.

What is the Les Bonnes range?

The estate's accessible, gourmet range, in AOC Minervois: a red, a white and a rosé. Sincere wines of pleasure, certified organic (the white and the rosé are also vegan).

What is the Grenu Orange?

An original orange wine, in AOC Corbières: a white vinified with skin maceration, which gains structure, aromas and tannins. A singular cuvee, certified organic, to discover.

What are the Les Crozes and Plateau de Cazelles terroirs?

Two exceptional terroirs of the estate. Les Crozes, at 100 metres of altitude, rest on rolled pebbles, sandstone and clay, for powerful, aromatic grapes. The Plateau de Cazelles, at 180 metres, offers a stony, clay-limestone soil covered with white stones that release the heat at night, for balanced, intense grapes.

Can you buy the Château d'Agel wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, shipped with care, across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, the soul of the Minervois

Château d'Agel: a Minervois estate in Agel (34210), at the foot of the Montagne Noire, in the Cesse valley and the Haut-Languedoc natural park. 36 hectares on terroirs of pebbles, sandstone and clay-limestone (Les Crozes at 100 m, Plateau de Cazelles at 180 m). A village dominated by its 12th-century medieval castle; after the Ecal family (two centuries) and Pierre Fil (1960s), a new team gave the estate a second wind in 2003. Certified HVE level 3, in organic conversion, vegan wines (plant-based fining), weedkillers banned. Grapes: Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault (reds/roses); Vermentino, Grenache blanc, Maccabeu, Roussanne, Muscat (whites).

Cuvees: Château d'Agel (emblematic), In Extremis, Caudios Rouge and Blanc, Les Bonnes (red, white, rosé), Grenu and Grenu Orange (orange wine, AOC Corbières)