Domaine Bancalis Manhac Grenache VdF

Located at the foot of the Noir mountain, a few kilometers north of the city of Carcassonne, Domaine de Cazaban spans 22 hectares. The vineyards are grown according to organic farming practices (since 2010). Since 2013, 13 hectares of vineyards have been converted to biodynamics (Demeter certified). The cultivation of the vines is carried out with great care and meticulousness. In addition to wine production, Domaine de Cazaban provides tourism services. The estate features several cozy cottages and a swimming pool. Additionally, wine tastings can be conducted right at the winery. "Chateau Bancalis" is the winemaking project of the enologist of Domaine de Cazaban, Bastien Pereno. Located on 60 hectares in the Languedoc region, just minutes from the medieval citadel of Carcassonne, the vineyard represents a former tenant farm from the 14th century, owned by the lords of Aragon. Bastien grew up surrounded by vineyards in Nuits-Saint-Georges, one of the most famous wine villages in Burgundy. He studied agronomy at a university in France for 5 years and has since worked in vineyards in France and around the world, producing wine and honing his craft. Bastien met his wife, Paola, while winemaking in Mendoza. There they got married and spent five wonderful years together before returning to France. Their eyes fell on Domaine Bancalis in southern France, as historically this vineyard was very well-known, and its wines received numerous awards in the early 2000s, but over time it fell into decline due to the owner's old age.