Quelle est la superficie du vignoble ?

Aux abords de la Plaine des Maures, le terroir Château Saint-Roux se dévoile sur 40 hectares de vignes en culture biologique.

Quels sont les cépages cultivés sur le domaine biologique ?

Le Château Saint-Roux offre une belle palette de cépages emblématiques de la Provence : les Côtes-de-Provence (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Rolle, Mourvèdre) mais aussi Viognier (Côtes du Rhône), Marselan (croisement entre Cabernet Sauvignon et Grenache) Colombard, Merlot, Nielluccio (Corse) plus rustiques et atypiques.

Quels avantages offrent la viticulture biologique ?

La viticulture biologique élimine l’exposition aux produits toxiques parfois utilisés dans la viticulture traditionnelle. Elle est donc capable d’entretenir une bien meilleure vie du sol (vers de terre, petits insectes, etc.), ce qui permet à la vigne de mieux s’implanter dans son terroir.

Est-ce que les vendanges se font à la main ?

Les vendanges sont faites manuellement , réparties entre les coupeurs et les porteurs. Le coupeur récolte les grappes et les place dans le bac de récolte.

Comment fonctionnent les machines à vendanger ?

Le fonctionnement des machines à vendanger est basé sur le phénomène de vibration. Ce sont les vibrations transmises par la machine au palissage de la vigne et aux pieds de vigne qui permettent aux raisins de se séparer. Les graines se séparent de la grappe et tombent sur un tapis qui les transporte dans le baril.

Quel est le type de sol ?

Sur un sol cristallin et calcaire, ses terres donnent vie à des vins aux arômes complexes, bercés par le climat méditerranéen provençal. Riches en fer et en bauxite, nutriments essentiels, les raisins du domaine créent des vins profonds et singuliers, en parfaite symbiose avec les oliviers qui cohabitent sur les parcelles.

Château Saint-Roux: An exceptional organic vineyard to visit in the Var

The organic vineyard of Château Saint-Roux

Château Saint-Roux reveals a complexity and structure rare in AOP Côtes de Provence that will appeal to connoisseurs. It is the fruit of the estate's typical terroir. In the heart of the Var, the vineyard covers 40 hectares and produces five organic wines in three colours.

The vintage Château Saint-Roux Rosé reveals a complexity and structure rare in AOP Côtes de Provence. It is a reflection of the Saint-Roux terroir.
Friponne reflects the generosity and authenticity of the estate. This rosé wine from the Pays des Maures (IGP Maures) expresses freshness and suppleness.
Blended by us, the cuvée Le Pigeonnier reflects the Saint-Roux philosophy. It is available in rosé, red and white.

Organic wines from Château Saint-Roux

Visit our organic vineyard in the Var

In addition to the vines, our wines are made using natural, local yeasts. They intensify the complexity of the aromas and give our wines a unique signature. In this way, we strive to reflect the expression of our terroir as faithfully as possible. This approach, which is exceptional in the Côtes de Provence PDO, is the hallmark of our wines.

For an exceptional wine tourism experience, Château Saint-Roux is open to informed visitors and amateurs alike. The approach and techniques used on the estate are explained in an educational way, and can be complemented by a tasting session led by a sommelier or an expert adviser.

Taste our organic wines in the tasting cellar

Château Saint-Roux, its tasting cellar and its shop embody a real commitment to local know-how. The producers' shop offers a deliciously varied selection of vegetables from the kitchen garden, cheeses from the Fromagerie de Lorgues, breads baked in a wood-fired oven and organic wines from the estate.

Find out more about Château Saint-Roux's organic vineyard in the Var region

How large is the vineyard?

On the edge of the Plaine des Maures, the Château Saint-Roux terroir is revealed through 40 hectares of organically-grown vines.

Which grape varieties are grown on the organic estate?

Château Saint-Roux offers a fine range of grape varieties emblematic of Provence: Côtes-de-Provence (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Rolle, Mourvèdre) but also Viognier (Côtes du Rhône), Marselan (a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache) Colombard, Merlot, Nielluccio (Corsica), which are more rustic and atypical.

What are the advantages of organic viticulture?

Organic viticulture eliminates exposure to the toxic products sometimes used in traditional viticulture. As a result, soil life (earthworms, small insects, etc.) is much improved, enabling the vines to become better established in their terroir.

Is the harvest done by hand?

Harvesting is done by hand, divided between the cutters and the porters. The cutter picks the bunches and places them in the harvest bin.

How do harvesting machines work?

The operation of grape harvesting machines is based on the phenomenon of vibration. It is the vibrations transmitted by the machine to the vine trellis and the vines that allow the grapes to separate. The seeds separate from the bunches and fall onto a belt that carries them into the barrel.

What type of soil?

Set in crystalline, limestone soil, its soils give life to wines with complex aromas, cradled by the Mediterranean climate of Provence. Rich in iron and bauxite, essential nutrients, the estate's grapes create deep, distinctive wines, in perfect symbiosis with the olive trees that grow on the plots.