What is now the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire began as a primitive chapel in the 6th century started by Hilarius, the Bishop of Carcassonne. By 817, the Abbey was under the domain of the Order of Saint Benedict.

The Abbey includes a Roman style church for the 12th Century, a Gothic cloister and Fortifications of the 14th Century. It was in the Abbey's historic cellars where the world's first sparkling wine was created in 1531. These are all the indications of its influence and importance in the Languedoc region in the South of France. The Mediterranean terroir and climate near the village of Saint-Hilaire, in the area of Limoux, produce full bodied red wines as well as distinctive Chardonnay wines with remarkable character aromatic and complexity.

Abbey of Saint-Hilaire

Chardonnay & Red Wine

		Estate Bottled AOC LIMOUX RED ABBEY OF SAINT-HILAIRE VINTAGE RED WINE is an exceptional red wine with a blend of Merlot, Syrah, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is very complex with a soft velvety texture that features blackberry, red cherry cocoa and spice box flavors finishing with a touch of vanilla from oak aging for one year. It will pair beautifully with roasted meats, grilled sausage, pasta and mild cheeses.
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		Estate Bottled AOC LIMOUX CHARDONNAY ABBEY OF SAINT-HILAIRE VINTAGE CHARDONNAY is richly honeyed on the nose. This floral chardonnay is a stunning wine with depth and concentration. Apricot, with layers of mineral, toasted nuts, orange peel and vanilla spice, it delivers mouth-filling flavors and finishes crisp with fabulous length. It will match well with seared tuna, Dungeness crab, wild mushroom risotto and roasted chicken.
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		Estate Bottled Vintage 2006 ABBEY OF SAINT-HILAIRE PINOT NOIR is and elegant Pinot Noir that delivers aromas of cherries and earth with generous juicy flavors of raspberry and plum. It is intense yet delicately balanced with nice mineral overtones and a hint of hazelnut from 7 months of oak aging. this wine is a perfect match for grilled salmon, penne with sausage and mushrooms, roast chicken or sauteed scampi with garlic.
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