SCA CHATEAU DE MAUVANNE

Château de Mauvanne, located in Hyères near the Mediterranean Sea, is a Cru Classé of Provence. A beautiful terroir, the finest Mediterranean grape varieties, a long history, a modern cellar, and a dynamic team make it a renowned reference. In 1934, the estate was acquired by Simone Berriau, a great figure of French cinema and visionary theatre director, who welcomed prestigious guests such as Charlie Chaplin, Louis Jouvet, and Colette.

Since 1999, the chateau has belonged to the Rahal family. Lebanese winegrower Bassim Rahal fell under the spell of Mauvanne and decided to acquire the property. Through modernization and passion, the estate has regained its former glory. Today, Bassim Rahal’s heirs proudly continue their father’s work, producing wines worthy of their Cru Classé status obtained in 1955.

The estate covers 43 hectares, with 38 hectares under the Cotes de Provence PDO. The vineyard features unique gravelly and sandy schist soils, influenced by the nearby salt marshes. The Mistral wind helps protect the vines by limiting humidity. Château de Mauvanne is currently obtaining the High Environmental Value (HVE) certification and cultivates its vineyards according to sustainable agriculture principles.

The vineyard features a rich diversity of grape varieties with an average age over twenty years. For red and rosé wines, the main varieties are Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Tibouren. For white wines, the estate cultivates Rolle (Vermentino), Ugni Blanc, and Clairette. The Cru Classé title, awarded in 1955, distinguishes the estate for its noble grapes and high-quality winemaking techniques.

ROSÉS (80% of production): The signature of the estate. Fine and luminous, their pale color recalls almond petals, while aromas of fresh fruit, citrus, and white flowers unfold with crystalline purity. These are wines of light and conviviality.

REDS (15% of production): These wines reveal Mediterranean depth with notes of warm earth, undergrowth, and gentle spices. Generous yet elegant, they combine the roundness of black fruit with refined tannins, resulting in structured and harmonious wines.

WHITES (5% of production): True gems produced in small quantities. Their saline freshness, accompanied by notes of acacia flowers and white-fleshed fruit, reflects the proximity of the sea and the purity of the soils. These wines are rare, luminous, and remarkably refined.