Between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, discover the wines of the Roussillon region and the historic and cultural sites among the magnificent vineyards of Cazes. Sun, wine tasting, organic produce: the ideal conditions for an unforgettable trip to the Catalan vineyards.
The Catalan city of Perpignan and the impressive fortress of Salses, emblematic sites of the the eastern Pyrenees, provide the backdrop for a weekend where you will be just as impressed by another story. This is the vineyard of Cazes, at Rivesaltes, which you can explore in the company of the winemaker. Never short of anecdotes, he will reveal the techniques of biodynamic cultivation, the art of winemaking and the ageing of natural sweet wines, before proposing a tasting of the best wines of the older vintages.
A Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine
At dinner time, La Table d’Aime offers a set menu with a Catalan- and Mediterranean-style cuisine, made from local, organic, in-season produce, and accompanying wines.
Never short of anecdotes, the winemaker will reveal the techniques of biodynamic cultivation, the art of winemaking and the ageing of natural sweet wines.
In recognition of its quality and excellence, the restaurant has been awarded the prestigious title of Maître Restaurateur or Master Restaurant Owner. A bottle of natural sweet wine welcomes you to your room in the Mas Latour Lavail, in the heart of the vineyard. Perfectly restored, this sumptuous sixteenth-century Catalan farmhouse offers five exceptional rooms, decorated in a refined and contemporary style. Beautiful furniture, high-quality bed linen, an outside pool, private access to a spa and a Turkish steam bath in the former wine tanks … relaxation and pleasure await you!
Trips in Catalonia: The Mediterranean, the Pyrenees and the vineyards
The next day, the destination is the Côte Vermeille and the coastal vineyard of Les Clos de Paulilles. Walk through the vineyard (with an optional helicopter ride or boat trip along the coast), visit the winery and taste the Collioure and Banyuls wines, then lunch at the vineyard restaurant, where the menu changes daily depending on the local markets and inspiration of the chef. In the afternoon, you have a choice between lazing around or culture. The beach, or a walk through the picturesque lanes of Collioure?
Maison Cazes
4, rue Francisco Ferrer
66600 Rivesaltes
Phone: +33 (0)4.68.64.08.26.
E-mail: info@cazes.com