The Cave of Gruissan

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The Gruissan wine cellar , ideally located on the two Corbières and La Clape AOPs , also offers a wide range of wines with qualitative and creative expressions.

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A convergence of names

The Gruissan Winery boasts a prime location on the edge of the historic village, whose distinctive silhouette is dominated by the Barberousse Tower. The cellars and sales area are situated near the lagoon, on Boulevard de la Corderie . The address is well-known and enjoys a high level of customer traffic. The quality of the wines and the service contribute to its renown. The director, Frédéric Vrinat , oversees a production area of ​​approximately 400 hectares encompassing two appellations: Corbières and La Clape . This exceptional location requires the Gruissan Winery to employ a reasoned approach to winemaking and aging. The pragmatic organization of the cellars, judiciously planned by its director, allows for a wide yet nuanced range of wines. This range combines the typicity of Corbières wines , the specific characteristics of La Clape wines , and the variety of wines from the Aude and Languedoc regions.

Alta Vinha and the wines of La Clape

The Gruissan Winery manages 30 hectares of vineyards on the La Clape site . Of island origin, this terroir exalts Mediterranean characteristics, resulting in high-quality wines. The cooperative is leading a participatory project there, where a call for patronage has enabled the creation of the Alta Vinha plot . Located on one of the highest points of the massif, this 10-hectare vineyard flourishes in soil exceptionally well-suited to the production of a white wine logically named La Clape . Bourboulenc, the appellation's distinctive grape variety, dominates, its subtle citrus and floral aromas blending with the freshness and bouquet of Vermentino. In the same cru and under the same name, La Clape , but in a red wine version, the Gruissan Winery offers a first vintage demonstrating the qualities that the terroir can impart to Mourvèdre blended with Grenache and Carignan. Then, in a wine with greater aging potential, comes the Grussius cuvée , where Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre develop in complexity after maturation in oak barrels. Finally, starting with the 2016 and 2017 vintages, the Alta Vinha cuvée has completed the range of La Clape wines under an exceptional label.

Wines from Corbières and Languedoc

The Gruissan Winery has historically been associated with the Languedoc appellation , and more specifically with the Corbières region . The vineyards under this AOP (Protected Designation of Origin) cover 150 hectares. This cooperative potential results in a well-developed range of Corbières wines. Red, white, and rosé wines are all available, each drawing its nuances from the variety of terroirs and the interplay of grape varieties. While the entry-level wines cater to a clientele with long-standing relationships with the Gruissan Winery , the cooperative regularly develops high-quality wines. Among these are the Grand Cru Sélection de l'Île and Les Pujots , available in three colors, including reds aged in oak barrels after carbonic maceration. Thanks to the cooperative's flexible approach, the Gruissan Winery has also been revisiting older grape varieties since 2012 with the Les Sens de la Garrigue cuvées , made from Marselan, Alicante, and Carignan grapes. Finally, still in the same range, 2017 marked the release of the first organic wine made from 100% Syrah.