In the twin-villages Embres et Castelmaure you will find one of the top cave cooperative in the region of
Corbières. They a widely known for a quality that you normally only find from
producers that control their wine in every step.
All wines from the most inexpensive to their prestige wine Cuvée No 3 are
made in the most careful way. We found a forgotten 7 years old bottle of the most
inexpensive wine last year and it was absolutely perfectly matured despite its
age. My favorite is mostly their La Grand Cuvée, while Cuvée No 3 is a bit too expensive
at a prize of just under 20 euros. These wines can easily be saved for 10+
years, but it is not necessary. Cuvée Pompadour is another wine that I think is
best to drink not to old, but that is only due to my taste. These wines are
red, but they also have a selection of white and rosé wines.
An interesting thing is that the wine-shop has a tasting automate for
visitors. You get a glass and let you test the wine by yourself. Every wine is
displayed and you have a choice of three buttons – one for a little drop, one a
bit larger and one quite large amount. There is always a person present so you
can discuss the wine or ask questions if you like. I like it as you can taste
in your one pace and the person behind the counter can help more people if
needed.
The whole place is fairly newly renovated and unlike most wine-shops in the
area it has a very modern style and so have all boxes, labels, and other items
in the shop including their web-site.
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