wine | AUMELAS
The Château Bas d'Aumelas estate surrounded by a magnificent vineyard located in the high part of Hérault, in the heart of the 'garrigue' (arrid aromatic landscape) offers you an unforgettable discovery of the wines of the region. remains of the religious wars, this 14th century fortified mansion which has been owned by the Albenas family for centuries, has returned to its wine making origins thanks to the will and to the hard work of two young brothers of the family. Today,whilst respecting the environment,they cultivate 16 hectares of AOC wine from which a good range of fruity and aromatic wines.
Causses and valleys
Annual closing :
Closed on weekends, except on booking
Location : In the country, Causses and valleys
Languages spoken :
Documents in english : website
Groupes : min. 10 pers.
Prices :
- Free non-guided visit
- Guided visit : adults from 6 €
Facilities :
- Car park
- Coach parking
Services :
- Possibility to have a wine meal tray or a cocktail dinner prepared by the Château by appointment from 4 people
- Hire of the entire castle with 3 different rooms and the French garden for business meals, private events and gala evenings
average length of time : From 1 to 2 hours
Activities :
3 different wine tourism formulas:
- Free visit of the castle and tasting of wines (free)
- Guided visit of the castle and the cellar with tasting of wines (booking required): 6€ / person
- Guided visit of the castle, the cellar and the vineyard with tasting of the 'cuvée prestige' of the castle (booking required): 12€ / person
* Optional wine meal tray: 15€ / person including meats, seasonal vegetables, traditional bread, assortment of cheeses and a bottle of wine
The guided visits include:
- Welcome and meeting with the 'vignerons' brothers
- Visit of the French garden and the wine cellar (la salle de garde) of the Chateau
- Visit of the wine storehouse built in 1830, renovated after 30 years of innactivity
- Introduction to the grape varieties
- Discussion on manual harvest (les vendanges), vine agriculture techniques, wine making and bottled process
- Explanation about the different stages of tasting
Products :
- Tasting of wines in our special stone wine cellar: Barathym Red, White and Rosé, Château Bas Red, White and Rosé, Mont Haut Rosé, Grandes Cuvées "L'Egérie" White and Red
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Agence de Développement Touristique de l'Hérault - Maison du Tourisme - Avenue des Moulins 34184 MONTPELLIER Cedex 4
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