175 hectares of vineyards
The estate is protected by 690 hectares of forest. The cool nights of the Haut-Var ensure slow, optimal ripening of the grapes. Thanks to this and to its limestone soils, its vines produce wines of great aromatic freshness and remarkable finesse.
Although the rosés ripen later, they are structured, long-lived wines that are especially well suited to food pairing in contemporary cuisine.
The particular qualities of its terroir give its wines an aromatic complexity recognised by the very best.
Unique geological diversity
Two distinct areas, different in geology and altitude, define this terroir. Most of it lies on a limestone plateau
300 metres above sea level. This elevation brings cooler nights, and the wide temperature range slows ripening, giving the wines more freshness and aromatic finesse.
Limestone dominates the plateau and drains rainfall well, so the vines draw water from deep down and give the grapes their famous "minerality". In the wines, this translates into great subtlety, salinity and tension.
The remaining 20% of the vineyard lies around the château on light, sandy soils that add richness to the wines.
This geological diversity, combined with that of the grape varieties, offers a range of options that are essential when blending the estate's different cuvées.
