Château Guilhem, a family estate since 1878, cultivates its 35 hectares of vines organically, nestled against the Malepère massif, earning it the moniker 'the other Languedoc'. The Atlantic grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernets, and Malbec) benefit from the friable soil of Malepère, which imparts a beautiful freshness to the wines. This is a delightful wine, perfectly expressing the varietal's typicity, stemming from a captivating family history and a unique terroir.
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Cuvée Profile
Light | Floral and Fruity
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 8° to 10°C
Aging Potential
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Château Guilhem
Located in Malviès, between Limoux and Carcassonne, Château Guilhem has been a family estate since 1878, currently managed by the fifth generation. The domain encompasses approximately 35 hectares of organically cultivated vineyards, clustered around the property and situated against the Malepère massif, in the western Languedoc.
This sector clearly distinguishes itself from the rest of the region by its cooler climatic influence, linked to the proximity of the Pyrenees. This particularity is reflected in the estate's varietal composition, intentionally featuring Atlantic-inspired grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernets, and Malbec. This choice bestows upon the wines a unique profile within the Languedoc terroir, often referred to as 'another Languedoc,' where freshness and structure are prioritized over solar intensity.
The soils play a central role in the wines' balance. The Malepère massif takes its name from a friable rock, which is unsuitable for construction but particularly ... Read more
