The winery
Domaine Cazes
A historic Roussillon estate based in Rivesaltes, known for producing still wines and naturally sweet wines; it manages its vineyards using organic and biodynamic practices.
- Roussillon (Occitanie) · Francia
- Since 1895
- 2 products
The story
Founded by the Cazes family, Maison Cazes has been based in Rivesaltes in the Roussillon since 1895. Over the course of the 20th century the estate grew to become one of the region’s most recognized names; since the late 1990s management has begun converting the estate’s vineyards to organic and biodynamic practices.
Production philosophy
The estate prioritizes terroir expression and environmentally respectful agricultural management: organic production and a biodynamic approach to enhance the characteristics of the different vineyards and preserve local biodiversity.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located in Rivesaltes, in the heart of the Roussillon, in a region between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean. It produces wines under the area's principal appellations and typical sweet wines such as Muscat de Rivesaltes.
Awards and recognition
1st National Wine Tourism Award.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Grenache
- Syrah
- Mourvèdre
- Carignan
- Muscat d'Alexandrie
- Muscat à Petits Grains
- Viognier
- Hectares
- 220.0
What makes it distinctive
- A historic Rivesaltes estate with documented roots dating back to 1895.
- Approximately 220 hectares are managed organically/biodynamically, according to official information.
- Production of both still wines and naturally sweet wines.
- Wine tourism business with the nationally awarded restaurant 'La Table d'Aimé'.
- Online sales and guided tours through the official e-boutique.
