Portraits of winemakers

CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX, IN THE HEART OF NATURE

Château Saint-Roux: A Historic Farm

Château Saint-Roux is a wine estate covering nearly 40 hectares in the Var region, right in the heart of Provence. The cicadas have been singing on the property since the 15th century, the date of construction of the château's historic farm. This building, located in the heart of the Maures plain, was renovated over a period of 2 years to become the current estate, where all the vines are cultivated organically. In addition to its vineyard, Château Saint-Roux develops other activities, including an organic vegetable garden, goat farming, and accommodation.

The château owes its name to the color of its soil. The estate benefits from a privileged terroir characterized by orangish-red earth that is highly favorable for vine cultivation. Thanks to this terroir, the grapes develop a beautiful aromatic palette and a complexity highly appreciated by consumers.

Château Saint-Roux: An Eco-Responsible Approach

Château Saint-Roux is committed to a comprehensive eco-responsible approach with all 40 hectares of its vineyards cultivated organically. The wines are also vinified with natural yeasts from the estate to impart a unique character to the wine. Consistent with this qualitative approach, the grapes are hand-harvested to preserve the best bunches.

On the estate, there is also a 3,800 m² organic vegetable garden. The owners have also installed beehives to promote biodiversity and orchard pollination. A bread oven, a restaurant, and a farm with animals complete this paradise where nature lovers come to rejuvenate. The château also produces organic goat cheese from the milk of the estate's 50 goats. With cheeses and fruits and vegetables from the garden supplying the restaurant, it’s a truly (very) short supply chain!

Charming and Unusual Wines

Château Saint-Roux benefits from a distinctive soil typicity that allows it to produce rich wines that perfectly reflect their exceptional terroir. The estate produces cuvées in AOP Côtes de Provence with the Le Pigeonnier and Château Saint-Roux ranges, as well as lighter wines in IGP Maures with the Friponne range. From enjoyable everyday wines to grand terroir wines, there is something for every taste!

The estate also stands out by cultivating more unusual grape varieties in the region such as Viognier, Merlot, Nielluccio, Colombard, and Marcello. To address climate change, Château Saint-Roux is studying and analyzing the evolution of several grape varieties more resistant to heat, such as Touriga Nacional, Calabrese, and Mouvèdre gris and blanc.