There existed already at the time Roman under the name of “Villa Manzanetto ”. It is into 1906 that Louis Rigal founder of famous Roquefort Rigal buys it then transmits it to his Louis son, his wife Florence Rigal takes over with beginning of the year 80. His Laurence daughter joined it in 2003 and ensures since the management of the winegrowing. Corbières AOC since 1985, it is one of the florets of Corbières. Since about thirty year, efforts important were carried out in order to modernize the buildings, to diversify the planted grape varieties, to optimize the cultures, to renovate the cellar, to refine the wine makings. The wines of château du Grand Caumont combine rigor and passion and are rewarded in many competitions and are praised in many reviews throughout the world. 2005 and 2007 are very aromatic vintages, very fruity, combining body, roundness, suppleness and elegance. They present notes of red small fruits and black small fruits (blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry), with peppered nuances, spices and of scrub. Here philosophy is: best quality at the best price, whatever the vintage, its complexity, its level of price. Wines pleasures, easy to taste and match to the course.
COORDONNEESOwner's name : Laurence Rigal
Who's in charge : Laurence Rigal
Adress : 11200 Lézignan-Corbières
Phone : 04 68 27 10 82
Fax : 04 68 27 54 59
E-Mail : grandcaumont@vinsdusiecle.com
Top French Wines Site : www.topfrenchwines.com/grandcaumont
Personal website : www.grandcaumont.com
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