Located 20 km North East from Montpellier, Puech-Haut’ soils spread out on 250 ha between 50 and 150 m height. This terroir is made of round pebbles on top of a 4 meters clay layer has a Mediterranean climate.

In the 2017 vintage a spring heat wave was followed by a dry summer. The harvest was two weeks ahead on average, with smaller quantities than normal, the lowest harvest of the last 15 years.

The grapes came into the winery very early in the morning (2 to 8 AM), maceration takes place in concrete tanks and last 50 days for the syrah and 35 days for the other varietals. Vinification also takes place in concrete tanks, 100% of the wine is aged in 228 liters barrels coming from Burgundy or Tronçais oak forest. Medium or medium + toast, no fining and no filtration.

Garnet color with violet hues, the nose is marked by black and ripe berries with a touch of oak. The palate is intense and generous, wrapped by an aromatic palette of red, black fruits and spice notes with a very balanced finish.

Languedoc is one of the most exciting regions in France right now. Château Puech-Haut is a prestigious estate in the eastern Languedoc producing top quality wines for very reasonable prices. The wines from Puech-Haut are rich and lush but also show the earthy and mineral character of the rocky clay-limestone soils of the region. They benefit from both its proximity to the Mediterranean and the rugged, mountainous interior.