wine | VIAS
Vestiges of a roman villa, architecture from the 13th century, a classified historical site… Here, the visitor is immersed in the history of Pays d'Oc! After an history lesson, some 'other' pleasures with a gourmet tasting! The Vic family has been showcasing Preignes le Vieux since 1905 and the estate is now proof of the bond between man and land. Here's the potted history : great grandfather Robert Vic bought the estate in the early 20th century. The fifth generation is now tending vines on 250 hectares of land surrounding the castle. In 1906, the great grandfather of the current owner invested in the construction of a new cellar, which still remains the unique place of winemaking/vinification of this estate. Today, the cellar is a good marriage between tradition and modernism. The technology has helped with the improvement and transformation of the grapes to wine.
Pays de Thau
Fax : +33 (0)4 67 21 76 46
34450 VIAS
Annual closing :
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays in low season
Closed on Sundays in high season
Location : In the country, Pays de Thau
Languages spoken : 
Documents in english : brochure / flyer, Description, website
Prices
Groupes : min. 20 pers.
max. 50 pers.
Prices :
- Free non-guided visit
- Guided visit : adults from 5 €, school groups from 5 € per person
Facilities / services
Facilities :
- Coach parking
- seminar room for up to 50 people
Activities / products
average length of time : 2 hours
Activities :
From April until the end of September, the Preignes le Vieux wine estate offers two guided tours per day including a wine tasting, the entire tour last 2 hours.
Content:
- Historical part: commented visit of the exteriors of the 13th century castle classified as an historical monument.
- Vineyard part: discovery in situ of a vineyard plot with an explanation of the vegetative cycle of the vine and presentation of our HVE cultivation technique (High Environmental Value, sustainable agriculture label).
- Technical part: commented visit of the wine cellar with explanations of our work.
- Guided tour of the ageing cellar with amphorae and oak barrels.
Workshop about wine:
This year, we are setting up a range of wine experiences such as a tasting workshop, a tapas and wine pairing, chocolate and wine pairing, as well as an introduction to wine tasting.
Possibility of picnic on-site and on request.
Products :
- A wide range of enjoyable wines, produced as PGIs as well as a more complex range of PDOs
- White, Rosé, Red in blends and singlegrape varieties, as well as two sparkling references, two soft wines slightly sweet and a late harvest