Loved this winery. Organic wines at a major bargain. Most were 15 Euros or under, and we bought a…read morefew at such prices. Super friendly owners who are happy to have you and give you a personal experience, in contrast to so many other wineries. I liked the estate red from 2012 personally, wife liked the Negrette (a unique grape from this region). They also make a cherry wine that was delish. There's a wedding venue, too, apparently.

One of the first places to go in this area if you are interested in wine, floc, armagnac and…read morecocktails. Visits and tastings are all free. Park your car outside on the road (no charge) and wander into the building, where you will see a reception desk and sales counter. Staff generally speak some (or good) English. Tell them that you would like a guided tour, and they will arrange for you to join the next available group. The tour will take you first outside, where you can admire the wonderful views from this hilltop site, then into the cellars, where you will learn how some of the wines and spirits are made. There will be an emphasis on their sparkling wine. Back upstairs in the main building, you will see where the grapes were unloaded and the first pressing made. You'll be introduced to a bloodthirsty old sabre-rattler, born in 1500, called Blaise de Monluc. This is all very interesting, and with certain guides, very entertaining, too. But what everyone is really looking forward to is the tasting. You will be offered a number of wines made by the company, and a drink which is quite unique, a cocktail called Pousse-Rapière. Some of the wines are mediocre, others are pretty good, but for me the best of them is the Tuilé, a rosé sparkling wine. For me, it puts most champagnes in the shade. A friend in the area thought it good enough to use for the toast at his wedding. But be warned: this particular wine can only be bought on the premises. Do try the Pousse-Rapière; it is delicious. This is a great visit for an hour or more. Ideal for a rainy day (if you have one!), and perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the wines of Gascony.

God damm this place is hard to find! But what a reward when you get there. Beautiful views on the…read morePyrenees, great landlords always ready to help or chill, and most of all, great wines. I rented their guest house for a week last summer and very much enjoyed all of it's benefits. Plus it's close to the Medditeranean sea, to some historical castles of the Middle Ages and lots of moutain sports activities like canoe, rafting, hiking, rock climbing. Only problem, the night life in Limoux isn't the most exciting so go with family or with a big group to self entertain yourselves. If I ever go back to southwestern france, i'll go back there for sure!

We found Domaine du Péto from their sign on the main road between Montréal and Condom. It's not…read moretoo far from the main road and you cannot miss their sign. It'll be on your right. Once you turn in to their driveway, you will drive through a beautiful arcade of trees to get to the main house. Park behind the house and walk through the gate. The owner who is probably in his late 60s or early 70s welcomed us and spoke very good English! He was very friendly! We did not have a reservation but he accommodated us anyway. He led us to the Bamboo labyrinth he's built on the estate (!) and described the history of the estate. His grandfather bought the estate and was an Armagnac maker, and he has followed his grandfather's footsteps. He then led us to the chais or the cellar where he showed us barrels with various dates from the 1980s to the 2000s. They obviously have Armagnac aging in these French oak barrels. The blackened parts of the walls inside are telltale signs of the alcohol evaporating and discoloring the walls. After the talk in the chais, we proceeded to the tasting room. He had three bottles of Armagnac of varying vintages (30, 25 and 20 year old ones) waiting for us. We tasted all three and I must say that I preferred the 25 year old out of the three. I thought it was the easiest to drink out of all three. Very smooth and has a sweetness that would make it a good digestif at the end of the meal. Our group of 7 bought varying sizes and vintages of Armagnac. He sells a gift box of 3 small bottles with 30, 25 and 20 year old Armagnac for 18€. It would make a great gift from this region of France which is Armagnac country. We really enjoyed the tour, the hospitality of our host and the tasting. Really makes you want to come back to this region of France!

Cave Mouisset is the only place in Fronton where I had a good moment having a drink in Fronton…read more Cave Mouisset is not a bar, it's a wine shop. Entering Cave Mouisset you will find furnitures made of wood ranges in front of the huge door. Walking through the doorstep, you'll enter a huge shop with wine bottles and fine decoration everywhere, a bar, few high tables, and big and comfy sofas you'll probably go for if you wanna have a drink with friends. The light is not too strong, music really low, and the staff is just the nicest you could imagine to meet, specially if you consider you are in France. Marc, Annick and Camille will be more than happy to help you to choose the right wine for the right food or moment. They know really well they products and spend lot of their free moments to visit wine makers and taste futur wines they'll propose to their clients. Sometimes, Marc's father will be around and you sure should take time to discuss the story of the wine you'll buy because he is kind of Pic de la Mirandole's guy when it comes to wine. Wine is not only thing you can find in the shop : beer collection is extensive and you'll find really nice craft bottle beers from all over the World. My preferred ones are O'harras, Anostéké, Seven Girafes, but you'll find much more to try. Marc is a rum lover and you'll find one of the finest collection of rums from the sweetest and easy to drink like Diplomatico tho the hardest overproof ones such as A. Michler Rum (my frist choice lately) or Plantation O.F.T.D. Fine Groceries products carefully selected by Annick Specialty you won't find in any other wine shop is the extensive selection of Fronton wines. Fronton wine is a protected designation. To be Fronton wine you need at least to be made of 50 % of "négrettes" grapes and produced on a close area around Fronton. The négrette is a very old grape, and the legend says it would come from Cyprus and brought by Saint Jean Jerusalem order during XIIth century. Today this grape is only used in Fronton and a little in United States. Let's get back to the Cave Mouisset. Even if it's a wine shop, you can have a drink in the shop, enjoying, as mentioned earlier, a comfortable sofa.  The owners, Marc and Annick, often organise some special events you'll have to book if you want to be part of it : wine or rhum tasting, special parties for music's world day, or Saint Patrick's, and you can even to privatize the place for a birthday for instance. So, conlusion is quite simple : if you have good wines to buy or if you want to enjoy a glass of wine or a beer with few friends just head to the Cave Mouisset and enjoy the restful place.