Schloss Peyrassol

History of the estate

From the Knights Templar to a traditional wine

In the 13th century, the Knights Templar built, in the commune ofFlassans-sur-Issole, the commandery ofPeyrassolIt was in 1256 that the first vintage of French wine produced by the Order was recorded. In 1311, the commandery ofPeyrassolis offered toKnights of Malta, after the arrest of all the Templars. Until 1789, the Knights of Malta managed the vineyard with care and rigor. Following the French Revolution, the estate ofPeyrassolbecomes a national asset. Since 1967, many investments have been made to replant a large part of the vineyards, giving the estate a second wind.

THEPeyrassol Estatebenefits from 800 years of meticulous and rigorous work. The vines are tended by passionate professionals who strive to create a fresh, elegant, and modern wine. TodayPeyrassolIt is among the best-known wines of the region, but it is also recognized as one of the best in Provence.

Women in the service of the vineyard

A new lease of life by Françoise Rigord

The women of the familyRigordThey have played an important role in the estate since 1790. They have tended the vines and the estate for many years. In 1977, an exceptional woman breathed new life into thePeyrassol Estate,Françoise Rigord,The Lady of PeyrassolThanks to her, the wines were bottled and marketed for the first time. Françoise Rigord was responsible for exporting this Provençal wine worldwide.Domaine PeyrassolIts reputation stems from this woman, who was determined to perfect and modernize the estate's wines, transforming them into fresh wines remembered for their excellence. In 2008, she published her bookThe Lady of PeyrassolThis book retraces the story of the great lady, her journey and her investigation to create the reputation of the wines ofPeyrassol Estatearound the world.

Expertise at the service of the vine for an exceptional territory

A respect for nature for a perfect expression of the terroir

For over 750 years, the vineyards ofPeyrassolThey are cultivated sparingly and with respect for the land. The estate benefits from a wonderful Mediterranean terroir for the cultivation of its vines.

More than 10 grape varieties are cultivated in clay-limestone soil. Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Syrah (40%), and Grenache (20%) are used to produce the estate's red wines. The grapes used for the red wines are harvested entirely by hand to ensure only the finest grapes are picked.

For the white wines, Sémillon (40%) and Abouriou (20%) are used. This meticulous work in the soil and vineyards results in high-quality grapes and uniform berries. All these factors contribute to the production of a wine of exceptional finesse and excellence.

The grapes destined for rosé wines are harvested mechanically at night to obtain a more aromatic wine. This meticulous and rigorous work has contributed to the reputation of the wines ofPeyrassol.