Chateau de Paraza is a family estate, which has belonged to the De Girard family since the 17th century. It is situated in the heart of Minervois, on the plain of the Aude River. The story of the Paraza property is intertwined with the history of the Languedoc region; for example, during the reign of King Louis XIV in the 17th century, Paraza was the home of the great engineer Paul Riquet who constructed the famous Canal du Midi connecting the Mediterranean with the Atlantic Ocean. Today, the canal can be admired from the terraces of the chateau.

The 100 hectares of vines are on south facing slopes with clay limestone soils. Ch. de Paraza is a blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Cinsault and 10% Carignan. The different varieties are harvested and vinified separately. Ch.de Paraza is made using the carbonic maceration method at controlled temperatures in order to attain a very supple, aromatic wine. It has a lush texture with ample flavors of spicy, ripe, dark fruits. It represents outstanding value and is a fine match for pastas and grilled meats. Ch. de Paraza has been frequently cited by Robert Parker as a “World’s Greatest Wine Value” and the 1999 earned a BEST BUY accolade in the May 15, 2001 WINE SPECTATOR.

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