Nan Ping GAO

@chateau-la-bastide

Joined on 05/08/16

Region : Languedoc

Appellations : Corbières, Aude Hauterive, 0, Languedoc-Cabrières, Vin de France, Aude

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Château la Bastide

(246 ratings)

“The feminine terroir”

Founded in 1770, Château la Bastide was one of the most imposing estates in the Aude. Located in the north of the Corbières PDO, the estate covers 180 hectares, 60 of which are under vine (70% PDO and 30% PGI).

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(11) Aude

Château la Bastide is located in Escales (1120) on the Terrasses de Lézignan. In the north of the Corbières appellation, our terroir is on clay-limestone terraces from the quaternary period with large rolled pebbles of alluvial origin. Our wines are made with the greatest care from the vine to the bottle. Labelled HVE3 (High Environmental Value Level 3) since 2019, we have started the conversion to Organic Agriculture since 2021. The Bastide extends over 180Ha in one piece with 60 Ha of vines. 70% AOP Corbières and 30% IGP Aude Hauterive. Our 16 wines (white, rosé and red) are on the fruits and silky tannins with the greediness in the end of mouth.
Here are the cultivated grape varieties : Syrah, Grenache noire, Mourvèdre, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Vermentino, Viognier, Chardonnay...

Our story

Château la Bastide was focused on export for more than 20 years and since 2015 we have taken on the French market in order to make our quality wines known to professionals and individuals. Our estate has gradually come out of anonymity and we are very proud that the quality of our wines is recognized by real wine lovers. Numerous national and international awards attest to the hard work of our team for more quality.

Le sol caillouteux du Château la Bastide

Nan Ping faisant déguster un des nectars du Château la Bastide

Les vignes du Château la Bastide

Photo d'époque du Château la Bastide

Other little stories

Sometimes you don't get into wine at a young age but the world of wine catches you later. Such is my case. Coming from very far away and having various jobs successively but always in the Languedoc. It was through cooking that I met winegrowers in the 90s. I was a chef in my restaurant in Montpellier between 1991 and 2006. I started to build strong links with winemaker friends before discovering their work and appreciating their wines. I became a winemaker since 2015 at the domain. This multi-faceted world fascinated me and attracted me more and more. Finally the world of wine forces me to be humble, versatile while trying to be competent. Ah wine! This world of hard work and courage fascinates and attracts me. Beautiful encounters with other winemakers remain in my memory. All passionate about their work, I was touched by their generosity in sharing. Today, being among them is a great source of pride for me, as the value of teamwork remains paramount. Today our estate is among the great ones of the Corbières.