Buying a Wine Estate in the Cabardès Appellation

Purchasing a wine estate in the Cabardès appellation will lead you to the northern part of Carcassonne, nestled on the slopes of the Montagne Noire between the Pyrenees and the Massif Central.

Cabardès was granted AOC status in February 1999 and offers a unique terroir positioned between land and sea.

Les Chemins du Sud will guide you through vineyards for sale in Cabardès, which spans 18 communes located on the southern slope of the Montagne Noire, including: Alzonne, Aragon, Conques-sur-Orbiel, Fournes-Cabardès, Fraisse-Cabardès, Lastours, Les Ilhes, Montolieu, Moussoulens, Pennautier, Pezens, Sainte-Eulalie, Ventenac-Cabardès, Villanière, Villardonnel, Villedubert, Villegailhenc, Villemoustaussou.

Cabardès is the coolest terroir among the Languedoc appellations, benefiting from a temperate climate that combines the warmth of the South with oceanic softness.

The vineyards available for purchase in Cabardès are planted in schist, marl, limestone, and molasse soils. Buying a vineyard in this region means acquiring land that enjoys a temperate climate, favorable for producing vibrant and powerful wines.

The AOC Cabardès is unique in its requirement to blend a minimum of 40% Atlantic grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc) with at least 40% Mediterranean varieties (Syrah and Grenache). Côt and Fer Servadou can make up to 20% of the blend.

Les Chemins du Sud offers vineyards for sale in Cabardès, where red wines account for 85% of production, while rosés make up the remaining 15%, being the only two colors permitted in the appellation.

In Languedoc, the red Cabardès wines are characterized by a deep, brilliant purple color, with aromas of red and black fruits, and sometimes liqueur notes. The taste is marked by a bold attack, a rich texture, and a fine balance of softness and power.

Cabardès rosés feature a deep pink hue and offer a round mouthfeel with notable freshness.

With an annual production of approximately 29,600 hectoliters and a presence on nearly 450 hectares, buying a vineyard in Cabardès offers a significant oenological and agrotouristic opportunity.

The estates available for purchase in the Languedoc’s Cabardès appellation provide an excellent professional project combined with a high-quality setting.

Feel free to explore our website at www.lescheminsdusud.com to discover the domains and vineyards available for purchase in the Cabardès appellation.