Discover our iconic estate during your stay in Béarn, where you can taste our Jurançon wines and explore our winegrowing heritage.
The Domaine Cauhapé is located in Monein, in the heart of the Béarn region, just a few kilometres from Pau. You can stop off here to visit and taste the quintessential dry and sweet Jurançon wines in the company of the owner, Henri Ramonteu. In addition to the tours and tastings, the estate also sells its wines direct.
The Cauhapé estate welcomes you:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5:30pm
Saturday, 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 5pm.
Address: 108 route de Cardesse
Quartier Castet - 64360 Monein
Telephone: +33 (0)5 59 21 33 02
GPS (GMAP) : click to open Google Map
Nested in the heart of the Jurançon vineyards, Domaine Cauhapé is a winegrowing nugget that embodies excellence and a passion for wine. Founded by Henri Ramonteu in 1980, the estate is now recognised as one of the key references in the appellation. A visit to Domaine Cauhapé is a sensory and cultural experience that immerses you in the fascinating world of the wines of south-west France.
Your adventure begins with a stroll through the vineyards of Domaine Cauhapé, where you will discover hillsides with generous south-east exposure, benefiting from a unique climate and varied soils. Henri Ramonteu and his team will give you a warm welcome and guide you through the vines, explaining the history of the estate, growing techniques and the importance of terroir in producing exceptional wines.
The vineyards stretch over steep hills, where each grape variety is carefully selected and cultivated with exemplary rigour. You'll learn more about the native grape varieties such as Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, Camaralet, Courbu and Lauzet, which give the estate's wines their aromatic complexity and unique character.
The tour continues with an exploration of the vinification and ageing cellars, where the magic happens. Domaine Cauhapé's cellars are equipped with stainless steel vats and barrels, where the wines are matured with care and precision. You'll discover the different stages of winemaking, from harvesting the grapes to bottling, fermentation and ageing.
Henri Ramonteu will explain the winemaking techniques specific to each cuvée, as well as the importance of blending to create balanced, harmonious wines. You'll be impressed by the attention to detail and passion that goes into every step, from pressing the grapes to monitoring fermentation temperatures.
The tour ends with a tasting of Domaine Cauhapé wines. You will discover a selection of dry and sweet white wines, reflecting the diversity of the Jurançon terroir. The tastings are accompanied by comments on each cuvée, allowing you to appreciate their aromas and flavours.
Among the emblematic cuvées, taste "Geyser", a dry white wine with fruity aromas, or "Quintessence du Petit Manseng", a sweet wine of rare elegance. Each wine tells the story of an exceptional terroir and ancestral know-how.
For those wishing to extend their experience at Domaine Cauhapé, an aperitif dinner option is available. For 15 euros, you can enjoy a selection of local produce and culinary specialities, perfectly paired with the estate's wines. This apéritif dînatoire is the ideal opportunity to discover the flavours of the Béarn region while enjoying the conviviality and warm atmosphere of the estate.
15 €/person - tour + tasting + aperitif discovery board (various local charcuteries and cheeses).
Important: This aperitif is designed for 6 people minimum and it is necessary to call the estate to book this service 4 days before the visit.
The Domaine Cauhapé welcomes you:
Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5:30pm
Saturday 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 5pm.
Address: 108 route de Cardesse
Quartier Castet - 64360 Monein
Telephone: +33 (0)5 59 21 33 02
GPS (GMAP): click to open Google Map
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