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Les tonneaux peints de Perdiguier Domaine PERDIGUIER THE ART OF WINE It’s on the Orb river plain that the vines of Domaine Perdiguier blossom and fruit. They produce high-quality, in novative wines GLOSSARY Agroforestry Agroforestry means the new and historic prac- tice of associating trees, farming and/or animals on the same plot of land, either around its edges or in the field. First belonging to Phillipe le Bel at the end of the 13th century, then to the Arnoye, Rouch, Lort and Sérignan families, the property was finally bought by the Feracci family in 1968. The vineyard is mentioned from 1375, so it was difficult for Laure and Pauline, who took over the reins, not to perpetuate this ancient heritage. These two young women had flown the nest in search of other horizons, but Perdiguier called them back and they returned as if magnetised by this magical place. An agricultural estate since time immemorial, grain and aromatic herbs (thyme and oregano) are grown here, and the practise of agroforestry creates a biodiversity that is beneficial for the protection of the vines. Most of the production on the domaine is organic and the two young women have every intention of extending this to their vines. Their 7 vintages are all IGP Coteaux d’Ensérune and Pays d’Oc. The family favourite is, unsurprisingly, the “Les filles de Perdiguier” (the Girls of Perdiguier), in both red and rosé. It must be said that the year it was created the red was awarded a gold medal at the Concours de Bruxelles. In addition, the bottle label was created by Pierre Cornudet, a Béziers artist-painter. Even more importantly, in 2014, the newspaper cartoonist, Plantu, created a limited-edition (the stock has sold out) label for this vintage, for the Hérault Trait Libre Festival. Art really is a second nature in this castle of Perdiguier. Every wooden barrel where wine is “growing” is painted, decorated by amateur painters. A “must -see”, actually. During the summer season, the reception room, which hosts business seminaries, lends its walls to some fine visual art exhibitions, including 40 a recent retrospective on the work of internationally renowned artist Isabelle Duret-du-Jarric. To discover the Domaine Perdiguier, walks in the vineyards and gourmet tastings all can be arranged by appointment. There are annual events like the flower and garden days or the Hérault farm circuit in April, for lovers of nature and culture alike. This is a place where the Heritage Days truly come into their own! CHÂTEAU DE PERDIGUIER – 34370 MARAUSSAN 04 67 90 37 44 - domaineperdiguier.com Chateau De Perdiguier Winery shop open all year from Monday to Saturday. LE PATIO To discover Mediterranean cuisine, made entirely from seasonal produce and favouring a short distribution chan- nel using local producers. Two diffe- rent restaurant areas await you in this unique place right at the heart of the town far from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The fireplace warms the at- mosphere on fresh winter evenings ; and lets you live a delicious moment in a refined atmosphere. The Patio, planted with vines and orange trees, refreshed by a fountain during the summer, also offers the shadow of an old olive tree. 21, rue Française ou 10 bis, rue d’Endevel 34500 Béziers - 04 67 49 09 45 restaurant-patio.fr Le patio