Grape Variety
Grenache, Cinsault, Shiraz/Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Rolle, Tibouren
History
The first traces of the Chateau's site date back to Gaullist times. The Chateau's cellar structure or foundation housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard de Villeneuve, in 1201. The current château, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century. This estate is in the heart of the Esclans valley and has had many owners over the years, but what would change its destiny was the arrival of Sacha Lichine in 2006.
Regional Information
Located in the heart of Côtes de Provence, 40 kilometers north of the coast above Saint-Tropez (up in the rocky limestone hillsides of the valley of Esclans away from the sandy flatlands). Today, Château D'Esclans consists of 140 hectares of vineyards Primary grapes: Grenache: Red berry fruit / roundness / elegance / structure Rolle (Vermentino): Floral / aromatic / length / mouthfeel (producing estate vineyard and bottled rosés). The total property has 427 hectares.
Vinification Details
Mechanical harvest Grapes are destemmed, sorted by optical sorting, cooled at around 8°C, and pressed Must are settled 24 hours before racking Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 16°C with Saccharomyces cerevisiae Stabilization at 10°C before racking
