The vineyards are 1,312 feet above sea level and overlook the Herault Valley below. Vines, which are planted in a limestone-clay gravel soil, receive influence on a daily basis from the
Mistral, an intense north wind from the Mediterranean. webpage
The Lac de Montbel is a reservoir 5 minutes from Chalabre, which is a popular location for watersports and swimming. It is located at Sainte-Colombe-sur-l'Hers on the border between the Ariège and Aude départements of southwestern France. Wikipedia