Château Rayssac is located to the South of the Massif Central, on the sunny hillsides of the Montagne Noire, in sight of the Pyrenees, in what represents the heart of the Cabardès appellation. The most occidental vineyard of the Languedoc, the most oriental of the South-West, Cabardès is the only appellation to marry in equal proportions Atlantic varieties (Merlot, Cabernet and Cot) with Mediterranean varieties (Syrah and Grenache).
This blend is the result of a dual climatic influence. The vineyards profit both from the Mediterranean sun exposure and the Atlantic hygrometry.
On this terroir, limestone meets clay, Mediterranean heat meets fresh mountain air. These exceptional conditions are favourable to the aromatic expression of the grapes, especially for the Atlantic varieties, which are more sensitive to drought.
Château Rayssac stretches over a one solid 30-hectare piece of land shaped like a natural amphitheatre. The soil consist primarily of highly concentrated limestone, which contains many fossils (shells, sea urchins, etc).
An elegant 19th century mansion, the Château Rayssac has remained in the same family since its construction. Heiress of a family of winegrowers and raised between the wine regions of Corbières and Cabardès, Bénédicte de Rigaud assumed management of the estate with ardour and enthousiasm in 1996.