The riches of the Montagne Noire terroir
The Montagne Noire is a generous land, renowned for the richness of its terroir. Its identity is reflected in such essential products as charcuterie, cheese, chestnuts and high-altitude wine.
The local producers are often breeders, farmers, wine-growers, cheese-makers and castaneiculturists, perpetuating these trades from generation to generation. A genuine tradition links these skills to this land where gastronomy plays a central role.
This unique heritage is enhanced by an exceptional area, located on the southern slopes of the Montagne Noire massif. As far as viticulture is concerned, the Montagne Noire terroir is the highest in the Aude. This geographical location gives the wines remarkable acidity, freshness and ageing potential.
To tantalise your taste buds and sample all these delicious products, you can meet Montagne Noire producers on their estates or find local produce in grocery shops and delicatessens.
Events celebrating the flavours of the Montagne Noire
The terroir of the Montagne Noire is showcased at a number of local events. These include the “Fête des châtaignes, du vin et des produits de la Montagne Noire” (“Chestnut, wine and Montagne Noire products festival”) in Villardonnel, and the “De ferme en ferme en Montagne Noire” weekend (“the weekend of farm to farm in the Montagne Noire”) where you can meet producers at their production sites. The traditional “La Charcutière” running race in Cuxac-Cabardès also celebrates this rich territory.
Local produce is also present at the various local markets, such as those in Saissac, Fontiers-Cabardès and the enchanted market in Brousses-et-Villaret.
Finally, during your stay, you’ll have the chance to savour these local products at the markets and meet the producers at events such as Festirando, Balades Fraîcheur and Contes en Montagne Noire.
The riches of the Montagne Noire terroir
The Montagne Noire is a generous land, renowned for the richness of its terroir. Its identity is reflected in such essential products as charcuterie, cheese, chestnuts and high-altitude wine.
The local producers are often breeders, farmers, wine-growers, cheese-makers and castaneiculturists, perpetuating these trades from generation to generation. A genuine tradition links these skills to this land where gastronomy plays a central role.
This unique heritage is enhanced by an exceptional area, located on the southern slopes of the Montagne Noire massif. As far as viticulture is concerned, the Montagne Noire terroir is the highest in the Aude. This geographical location gives the wines remarkable acidity, freshness and ageing potential.
To tantalise your taste buds and sample all these delicious products, you can meet Montagne Noire producers on their estates or find local produce in grocery shops and delicatessens.
Events celebrating the flavours of the Montagne Noire
The terroir of the Montagne Noire is showcased at a number of local events. These include the “Fête des châtaignes, du vin et des produits de la Montagne Noire” (“Chestnut, wine and Montagne Noire products festival”) in Villardonnel, and the “De ferme en ferme en Montagne Noire” weekend (“the weekend of farm to farm in the Montagne Noire”) where you can meet producers at their production sites. The traditional “La Charcutière” running race in Cuxac-Cabardès also celebrates this rich territory.
Local produce is also present at the various local markets, such as those in Saissac, Fontiers-Cabardès and the enchanted market in Brousses-et-Villaret.
Finally, during your stay, you’ll have the chance to savour these local products at the markets and meet the producers at events such as Festirando, Balades Fraîcheur and Contes en Montagne Noire.
