Château Pech-Celeyran is a wine estate attached to the La Clape appellation , a remarkable Mediterranean massif that extends from the gates of Narbonne to the shores of the Mediterranean.
From Pech-Celeyran to Saint-Exupéry
Château Pech-Celeyran is first and foremost a family estate where five generations of winemakers have worked. A sixth generation of " Little Princes," future heirs to this tradition, will later take over. But why the allusion to the famous Little Prince? Firstly, because the family bears the prestigious name of Saint-Exupéry , and secondly, because family cohesion is the hallmark of the estate. At Pech-Celeyran , a family spirit reigns, regularly bringing together all generations. For the history of the estate is nurtured by this tradition of gathering, where the entire Saint-Exupéry family works together for every event celebrating the winemaking tradition.
Pech-Celeyran and the wines of La Clape
The château itself is built on the La Clape massif , an exceptional geological site that was originally an island in Roman times. On these lands, caressed by the winds of Languedoc, sometimes blowing from the north like the Cers , or from the south like the Sirocco , the tradition of winemaking dates back to antiquity. A land of contrasts, then, where the hillside vines are often caressed by the air currents, while the Mediterranean sun enhances the ripening of typically Languedoc grape varieties. If we add to this the fact that the La Clape appellation is quite young, we understand that we are in a land of promise where the quality of winemaking is paramount. It is also a brand image to which the entire Saint-Exupéry family is dedicated.
The wines of Pech-Celeyran
Like all Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs), La Clape demands authenticity in its grape varieties, reserved here exclusively for the vinification of red and white wines. On these clay-limestone and shell-rich soils, imbued with salty sea spray, Mourvèdre , Grenache , and the prized Syrah thrive, destined for red wines . For white wines, one finds the specific grape varieties of the Narbonne terroir, such as Bourboulenc, Roussanne , and Marsanne. From these precious Mediterranean grapes, Pech-Celeyran produces wines with names evocative of both the site and family tradition: Cuvée des Petits Princes , Cinquième Génération , Champs de Pierre , Céleste , and so on. Not forgetting the excellent Carthagène , the typical aperitif of the terroir, with its captivating aromas of must made from local grapes. Hospitality is also a priority here, with the estate offering hotel accommodation in bed and breakfast as well as a range of cottages.
