Chateau La Gordonne
Chateau La Gardonne is a French castle rich in history located in the picturesque landscape of Provence, precisely in Pierrefeu-du-Var, less than 30 kilometers northeast of the city of Toulon. The Gardonne area was colonized as early as the 1st century B.C. by the Romans, who spread the cultivation of the vine in the area. Starting from 1300, the art of winemaking was then carried on by the Carthusian monks, while the definitive birth of Chateau La Gardonne dates back to 1652. Today, the estate, specialized in the production of rosé in full Provençal style, is part of the Vranken Pommery Monopole group, a reality that, in addition to the prestige of Champagne, has invested in brands dedicated to the production of fine Port and, indeed, rosé wines.
The property of Chateau La Gardonne boasts 330 hectares of vineyards located within a natural amphitheater composed of schist soils, also rich in limestone, clay, and gravel. The climate, strongly influenced by the sea breezes from the Mediterranean Sea, is characterized by high hours of sunlight throughout the year, as well as its rather mild winters and the hot and dry summers, suitable conditions for quality viticulture. Based on these pedological and environmental parameters, following the principles of organic farming, Chateau La Gardonne cultivates traditional varieties of Provence such as Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah, in addition to the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon. The harvest is carried out by hand at night, in order to enhance the aromatic component and acidity of the grapes, while a pneumatic champenoise press, designed by Paul-François Vranken to exclusively use the finest part of the must, is employed for the delicate pressing of the clusters. The subsequent alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures, and the maturation of the wines also occurs in steel containers.
The rosé wines of Chateau La Gardonne impress with their softness and aromatic fragrance, characteristics that reflect the sunny and Mediterranean context of the territory, where the vine has been successfully cultivated for millennia.
Chateau La Gardonne is a French castle rich in history located in the picturesque landscape of Provence, precisely in Pierrefeu-du-Var, less than 30 kilometers northeast of the city of Toulon. The Gardonne area was colonized as early as the 1st century B.C. by the Romans, who spread the cultivation of the vine in the area. Starting from 1300, the art of winemaking was then carried on by the Carthusian monks, while the definitive birth of Chateau La Gardonne dates back to 1652. Today, the estate, specialized in the production of rosé in full Provençal style, is part of the Vranken Pommery Monopole group, a reality that, in addition to the prestige of Champagne, has invested in brands dedicated to the production of fine Port and, indeed, rosé wines.
The property of Chateau La Gardonne boasts 330 hectares of vineyards located within a natural amphitheater composed of schist soils, also rich in limestone, clay, and gravel. The climate, strongly influenced by the sea breezes from the Mediterranean Sea, is characterized by high hours of sunlight throughout the year, as well as its rather mild winters and the hot and dry summers, suitable conditions for quality viticulture. Based on these pedological and environmental parameters, following the principles of organic farming, Chateau La Gardonne cultivates traditional varieties of Provence such as Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah, in addition to the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon. The harvest is carried out by hand at night, in order to enhance the aromatic component and acidity of the grapes, while a pneumatic champenoise press, designed by Paul-François Vranken to exclusively use the finest part of the must, is employed for the delicate pressing of the clusters. The subsequent alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures, and the maturation of the wines also occurs in steel containers.
The rosé wines of Chateau La Gardonne impress with their softness and aromatic fragrance, characteristics that reflect the sunny and Mediterranean context of the territory, where the vine has been successfully cultivated for millennia.
