Domaine de Cassan
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Jean-Charles and Vincent, the two sons of founder Paul Croset, are now at the helm of the estate. A small, artisanal, and still family-run business, very interested in all aspects of... Estate anecdotes: The village is located on an old Roman road! The road connected Malaucène to Gigondas. There, you'll find a small chapel, renovated in the 1980s, dedicated to Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers. The estate's history: The Cassan site has been occupied since Roman times, and perhaps even before! The name Cassan comes from Cassano, which means "oak" in pre-Celtic. Given the beauty of the Provençal landscape, it's not surprising that people chose to settle here even back then. The Romans also cultivated vines in these areas. Wine was produced, bottled, and then exported to Italy. Since then, vines have always been more or less present in the region, and they experienced a resurgence a few years ago, after the war. In 1974, Paul Croset decided to embark on this venture in the historic vineyards and purchased the Domaine de Cassan, where he built a winery to vinify the production. In 2010, his two sons took over the estate, which comprises 18 hectares in total, with 15 hectares in the Beaumes de Venise appellation and the remainder in Ventoux. The vines range in age from 4 to 40 years, and the grape varieties found on the estate are Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsalut. The harvest is entirely done by hand, including manual punch-downs. Aging takes place in vats and barrels. The pride of the estate is Jean-Charles and Vincent, the two sons of founder Paul Croset, who now manage the property. This small, artisanal, and still family-run business is keenly interested in all the technical and environmental advancements in the winemaking profession. The magnificent terroir of the Dentelles de Montmirail, where the estate is located, produces wines of remarkable quality. Beyond the beauty of the landscape, the soils and microclimate allow the winemaker to work with high-quality grapes. Their task is then to bring out the best in these grapes! This mountain range lies between the Rhône Valley and Mont Ventoux, and thanks to soil analysis, it has been determined to be the oldest land in the Vaucluse region! The vines gradually took root where, before the war, the forest once stood. A region rich in opportunities for walks, hikers can enjoy the small villages connected by pleasant and accessible paths. Rock climbers are also welcome, as the terrain offers beautiful, steep cliffs!
