CHATEAU D'OUPIA MINERVOIS ROUGE 750ML Each

The Castle Oupia old building from the 12th century is located in the heart of the Minervois.Purchased in 1860 by my great grandfather, the Chateau d'Oupia has continued to grow and invest in the vine and wine. His first award was granted by the Department of Agriculture in 1908 dice.In 1969, my father Andre ICHE is responsible for the operation and began the renovation of the vineyard incorporating new varieties suited to the soil while retaining the oldest vines of Carignan. Andre planted his first Syrah in 1975, opened a wine shop in 1980, in 1985 the first in barrels with the start of the vintage Les Barons. This is the beginning of the awards, other vintage confirms this reputation: Nobilis Oppius, Emerantine. Part of the vineyard is located in La Caunette, winemaking is done Oupia.At the end of my studies in 1996, my daughter Marie-Pierre decides to stay on the farm.