What to do and see in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie: The Best Wineries & Vineyards

Created in 1974, Chateau Bellevue La Foret is a vineyard of 100 hectares located in Fronton, 30 km north of Toulouse. It is the largest single privately owned wine estate in the emerging Southwest of France. The Negrette, unique grape variety in the world, gives supple wines and an extraordinary fruitiness. Chateau Bellevue La Foret produces red and rose wines under the Fronton Appellation, using the emblematic Negrette, with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Gamay. The best red wines are aged in oak barrels. The wines are regularly awarded in competitions worldwide. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 12:00 am and 2:00 to 6:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 to 12:30 am and 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. Free tasting and sales. Visits on request Monday to Friday: Guided tours through the cellar including comments on the wine-making and a tasting of the wines. Free access hiking trails through the vines (2.5km and 4.5km). Possibility to picnic in the park of the Chateau with view on the vineyard.

Le Domaine de Ribonnet est situe sur les coteaux de Beaumont sur Leze entre la Garonne et la Leze. Le Domaine de Ribonnet est un domaine viticole de 15 ha. Notre point de vente est ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 8h a 12h et de 12h a 14h ainsi que le samedi matin de 9h a 12h. Nous vous offrons la possibilite de visiter les caves sur demande prealable.

Founded in 1946, located in the heart of the Fronton vineyard between Toulouse and Montauban, our winery has established itself as the leading producer of rose in the Southwest, with the bow, the Ines sacred best rose in the world in Cannes in 2008 and 2016. Today, Fronton is recognized as the vineyard that enhances rose thanks to its unique grape variety, Negrette. Our winegrowers have deployed all their know-how to highlight the qualities of this grape variety which is easily expressed in this terroir for red and rose wines. You will be received in a friendly atmosphere by our team for a tour of the cellar. This will be completed by a commented tasting of our cuvees for a discovery of the cooperative and the care given to our wines… Cellar visit + tasting - By appointment only Individual: € 5 / person (minimum 4 people) Group: 3 € / person (over 10 people)