Château Guilhem, a family estate since 1878, cultivates its 35 hectares of vines organically in Malviès, between Limoux and Carcassonne. The Atlantic grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec) reflect the influence of the Malepère massif, ensuring a unique freshness in the wines. Natural winemaking and aging in stoneware amphorae have resulted in a wine with a beautiful natural orange color, born from a family history and an exceptional terroir.
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Château Guilhem
Located in Malviès, between Limoux and Carcassonne, Château Guilhem has been a family estate since 1878, now run by the fifth generation. The estate covers approximately 35 hectares of vines, cultivated organically, grouped around the property and backing onto the Malepère massif, in western Languedoc.
This area stands out from the rest of the region due to its cooler climate, influenced by its proximity to the Pyrenees. This distinctive characteristic is reflected in the estate's grape varieties, deliberately chosen for their Atlantic influence: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. This selection gives the wines a unique profile within the Languedoc landscape, often referred to as "the other Languedoc," where freshness and structure take precedence over intense sunlight.
Soils play a central role in the balance of wines. The Malepère massif takes its name from a friable rock, unsuitable for construction but particularly well-suited to vines. These soils retain water ... Lire plus
