Château Vieux Moulin
In the heart of the Corbières, Château Vieux Moulin stands in the commune of Montbrun-des-Corbières, in the Aude, where the family has cultivated vines for nearly two hundred years. Seven generations have succeeded one another at the head of this estate, long devoted to mixed farming: livestock, cereals, a little market gardening and, of course, vines. From this “peasant land” worked by their ancestors, the new owners have kept the idea that a vineyard must remain a living environment.
Alexandre They, a winemaker, now runs the house with his wife Laurence and their daughter Eglantine. The vineyard extends over 14 hectares, farmed exclusively with organic farming, and the estate is a member of the Vignerons Indépendants: vine growing, harvesting, vinification, ageing, bottling and sale of the cuvées are all carried out by the family. The terroir, hot and dry, sometimes difficult, lies in the very center of the Languedoc, between sea and mountain.
Carignan, the region’s emblematic grape variety, serves as a benchmark for the winemaker in describing these southern terroirs, both demanding and generous. The wines seek fruit, generosity and breadth, without renouncing precision. Le Soleil 2023 gives an illustration: a natural orange sparkling wine, macerated with the skins, whose second fermentation takes place in bottle according to the ancestral method, with no added sulfur and no filtration. Fermentation begins in concrete vat, then the wine finishes its bubbles in bottle; it shows lively tension, a slightly tannic texture and notes of candied citrus and yellow fruits.
Welcoming visitors is part of the job. A tasting of the range, commented by the family, allows visitors to explore all the cuvées; a more in-depth option pairs the wines with an aperitif of local products—charcuterie, bread, olives and terrine from local producers. Enthusiasts find wines for sharing, designed to convey emotions.
Details gathered from the estate's website and public sources, for information only.
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