Massiac is a commune located in the Cantal department of south-central France. It has a population of around 7,600 people. The area is famous for its vineyards. The wine of Massiac is known for its complexity and fruitiness. It has a long history and has many attractions to offer visitors.
Antoine Barnave
Born in 1761, Antoine Barnave was from an upper-class Protestant family in Grenoble, France. His father was an advocate in the Dauphine Parlement and his mother was a highly-educated woman. At the age of 10, Barnave was thrown out of a theatre box reserved for a noble friend of the provincial governor. Later, he wrote that this experience gave him purpose in life.
Chateau Massiac
Chateau Massiac is a historic Languedoc wine estate, built in the 17th century. It is located in the appellation of Minervois. This winery focuses on organic production. The organic wines at Massiac are made from Carignan and Syrah grapes. Their fruity notes are balanced by savory notes.
Minervois Rouge
The ‘Sentinelle’ Massiac wine is a fruit-forward style with softer tannins. It’s made from mostly Syrah grapes, with a small percentage of Carignan. It shows notes of black raspberry and classic herbs de Provence. This wine is made in the Languedoc appellation of Minervois.
Vin de Pays d’Oc
Vin de Pays d’Oc is a French wine region in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Its production is around 2.4 million hectolitres a year. Its vineyards are spread out over 42,800 ha and produce five different varieties.
‘Sentinelle’ de Massiac
Sentinelle de Massiac is a blend of Carignan and Syrah, and delivers exceptional value at a reasonable price. This wine comes from the Minervois region of Languedoc, which is considered one of the best vineyard regions in the region. The grapes from this region have flavors of herbs, red and black fruit, and a tart acidity. Its prices are very reasonable compared to the more expensive Cotes du Rhone.
Organic viticulture at Chateau Massiac
Located in the Minervois appellation in Languedoc, Chateau Massiac is a 17th century chateau that converted to organic viticulture in 2012. The estate has a unique soil, which includes limestone, marble, and silex. The area’s warm Mediterranean breezes are perfect for grape growth, and the limestone also enhances drainage.
‘Massiac’ wine
If you’re looking for a fruity wine with savory notes, Massiac is the one for you. Made from organic grapes, Massiac ‘Sentinelle’ has notes of black raspberry and black currant as well as classic savory notes of pepper and herbs de Provence. This wine comes from the 17th-century Chateau Massiac, which is located in Languedoc’s appellation of Minervois.
