CHATEAU DE L'ESCARELLE

In 1920, François-Joseph Fournier (already owner of the island of Porquerolles) gave his wife this property backed by the foothills of the mountain of La Loube. In the 1960s, the Gassier family transformed the area which, with 100 hectares of vineyards, is probably the largest private cellar of the AOC Coteaux Var, acquired in 2014 by the businessman Yann Pineau. The Château de l’Escarelle vineyard has undergone a constant process of change and reinvention over a period of centuries. Boasting an outstanding location at the heart of the “Provence verte” region, the estate’s 100 hectares of vines flourish in 1100 hectares of stunningly beautiful, unspoilt countryside. The greatest of care is lavished upon the Château de l’Escarelle vineyard – Painstaking and frequent turning over of the soil along with the use of environmentally-friendly procedures and products and 100% certified organic fertilizer. Our different grape varieties have been carefully selected with each individual “terroir” and plot in mind...

Over the course of the years, our traditional storehouse has been fitted out with highly sophisticated vat-room equipment enabling us to create wines that are the perfect reflection of the grape varieties and terroirs present on the estate. Following fermentation in stainless steel vats, some of our red wines are aged and stored in oak barrels in order to make wines designed for laying down. Every year, our wines win plaudits from the juries of top competitions, whilst our wines’ numerous medals and awards testify to our hard work and our commitment… Our team members are passionate about what they do, driven by a desire to give our clients exactly what they want – and more.

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SCORE LEGEND
DC - Decanter, INT                            WE - Wine Enthusiast, INT
RP - Robert Parker, INT                     WS - Wine Spectator, INT
EG - Elizabeth Gabay MW, FRA

2017 MES BASTIDES BLANC
+806025 · 6x750ml

Rolle, Ugni Blanc.
Pale with green glints of colouring. Honey and citrus fruit on the nose. The minerality is well balanced with a beautiful acidity topped by an exceptionally long finish.
Serve chilled (10°C to 12°C) it pairs well with seafood and bouillabaisses, or fresh cheese.

STATUS: SOLD OUT

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2020 LE PACHA ROSÉ
+805661 · 6x750ml

40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 20% Cinsault.
The Coteaux Varois In Provence cuvée "Le Pacha" presents a beautiful pink salmon color, which reveals fine aromas of flowers. A refreshing rosé in the mouth and round, which will perfectly accompany the summer kitchen. A rosé to drink within 2 years at a temperature between 10 and 12 ° C to enjoy the best of its flavors.
Round and refreshing, this wine pairs well with Mediterranean cuisine, Provencal specialities and Italian food.

STATUS: SOLD OUT
WE: 92 || RP: 89
Bronze Medal - International Wine Challenge 2021

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2020 CHÂTEAU ROSÉ
+845047 · 12x750ml

40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 30% Cinsault.
Dependable, elegant and bursting with fruit, this wine sweeps even the most demanding drinkers off their feet with its sheer simplicity. ‘Château’ is the most representative – and the oldest – of all our wines. It’s blended in the traditional way, with a short maceration period – these wines are designed to be drunk fairly soon. Delicate, elegant floral aromas. The palate has Lively minerality, clean attack with fresh strawberry notes.
Round and refreshing, this wine pairs well with Southern French cuisine, and Provencal specialities.

STATUS: SOLD OUT
VN: 91 || WE: 90 || WS: 89 || RP: 89 || EG: 86
90 points - Dave McIntyre, Washington Post - June 2021
90 points - Alain Lebel, Editor in Chief, Bacchus Magazine, Quebec - June 2021

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