Anecdotes from the estate: "What captivates me in the world of wine is also these people, those who develop the region through their expertise in the vineyard but also through their creativity in marketing. All these winemakers, generally iconoclastic, who break the rules by making extraordinary wines, including with varieties not recognized by the appellation." "The wine I make that most reflects who I am is the Belvèze cuvée. It's a complex wine with so much to say! Everyone can also find their own unique qualities in it. It's a mature wine that improves with age!" The estate's story: Seduced by the beauty of the region, a land bathed in sunshine and history, Gontran Dondain, a former agri-food executive, has long been enamored with wine culture. As soon as he could, he acquired Château Cabezac, an estate that was struggling, to live his passion full-time. He began transforming his vineyards, always guided by his motto: good wines begin in the vineyard. In 2004, his daughter, Stéphanie, joined him and took over the marketing and sales management of the Domaine. Together, they created the beautiful collection of wines produced by the Domaine and a place entirely dedicated to the world of wine in its broadest sense. Château Cabezac is a wine tourism and gourmet destination where everything is done to ensure visitors experience unforgettable moments in a preserved natural environment. The pride of the estate: Just a few kilometers from the Canal du Midi, Château Cabezac and its ochre bastide with blue shutters guard the entrance to the village of Bize-Minervois. Here, everything has been designed for and around the vine. The Domaine was born from a love affair between the Dondain family, wine, and the Minervois terroir. A land of contrasts, with many facets, that has always fascinated the owner, Gontran Dondain. Convinced of the vineyard's strong potential, he and his daughter Stéphanie have continually improved and modernized it to restore the prestige of a terroir that has long been underestimated. Today, the estate comprises 65 hectares of vines classified as AOP Minervois. These vines flourish on three magnificent terroirs within the appellation, each unique yet complementary for crafting the wines.