CHATEAU ST JACQUES D'ALBAS

Set against the backdrop of an 11th-century chapel, our organic wine estate is surrounded by serene pine forests and lush scrubland. We are passionate about the unique Minervois terroir and invite you to taste our award-winning organic wines, including red, white, and rosé varieties.

Just a short drive from the medieval city of Carcassonne, our estate is ideally located for visiting nearby attractions. Explore the stunning abbey of Caunes-Minervois, the captivating Limousis and Cabrespine caves, and picturesque villages like Minerve. The region is also home to the historic Cathar country and its renowned castles, making it a perfect destination for wine lovers and travelers alike.

We rent 3 cottages, an opportunity to spend your holidays among the vineyards.

Situated in the Minervois, a seductive region in the west of France’s Languedoc, tucked in between the medieval city of Carcassonne, the Black Mountains and the Canal du Midi, the family-owned Château St Jacques d’Albas benefits from a wealth of natural advantages to produce impressive wines.

Over 60 hectares of forest and garrigue, teaming with wildlife, and an 11th-century chapel, protect the 26 hectares of organic vines. Our philosophy from the beginning has been to limit yields and take an organic approach to managing the soil and the vines.

Our wines reflect an environmental philosophy, an unusual viticultural approach, and the unique "terroir". In 2001, we identified a region with recognised potential to improve and immediately launched an extensive renovation programme, rebalancing the soil, replanting, and implementing modern techniques to support winemaking. The result is award-winning, exceptional "fruit-first" wines, supported by complex yet soft tannins that we believe demonstrate the potential of Minervois wines.