We are a company combining agricultural aspects and commercial aspects. We explore our domaine located in Lagrasse, one of the most beautiful villages in France and in Corbieres region, one of the famous wine region in France.
The wine in our region is famous for the good quality / price ratio; so does our wine. The domaine de Prax Viel, has a long history of vineyard for 100 year old. The vineyard consists of typical corbieres grape varieties and other common grape varieties, which allow us to develop a good varieties of wines (both red wines and white wines).
The terroir is famous of hot and dry weather with the earth of calcareous clay. We sell the wines; vinified with selected vines which are collected at overripe stage. Traditional destemmed vinification is applied and certain cuvees are aged in oak barrels. We aim at France market and EU market for the moment and look forward to an opportunity to have a place in Japanese market.
APOLLINE is a name inspired from Greek Goddess, the power of the sun as the strength of the wine. She is a typical red wine from our Corbières Region.
Grapes grow in calcareous clay ground, not very fertile but well drained; Harvested from selected vines (Grenache Noir, Syrah and Carignan); traditional destemmed vinification process with wine partially aged in oak barrels. All this gives her a taste of red fruits, mochas and spices. She is a wine with rich but balanced taste; giving also a smooth aftertaste with a woody touch at the end...
BERENICE is a name inspired from Greek Goddess, the one who carries the victory. She is a typical red wine from our Corbières Region.
Grapes grow in calcareous clay ground, not very fertile but well drained; Harvested from selected vines (Grenache Noir and Syrah); traditional destemmed vinification process. All this gives her a purple limpid colour; an expressive nose revealing aromas of red fruits, spices and jam; a virile and full-bodied mouth with silky tannins, bursting with freshness and fruit. She has a perfect balance that will surprise you when you taste it. She is an organic wine.
ELEONORE is a name inspired from history, a woman with a strong character, a leader and independent, from the Middle Ages. She is a typical strong red wine from our Corbières Region. Grapes grow in shale soil that is located at altitude; Harvested from selected vines (Grenache Noir and Syrah); traditional destemmed vinification process and aged in oak barrels. All this gives her a purple colour; a nose on toasted notes of spices and violets. She is a round wine with rich tannin and with buttery notes. She boasts for a strong potential of conservation.