Aurore Legrand
Château Pas du Cerf
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A family estate since 1848, the Gualtieri family continues the tradition of handing down the estate from mother to daughter! Today, it's Geneviève, Patrick and their 3 daughters who run the estate with passion: Diane in the cellar, Aurore and Marion in sales. Situated on the exceptional terroir of La Londe les Maures, the vineyard, planted with 9 different grape varieties on the hillsides, produces Côtes de Provence extra. A must-see!
Anecdotes about the domain
Concerned about preserving the privileged environment and the biodiversity of this 700-hectare forest that surrounds us, we conduct the vineyard in sustainable agriculture, certified AB since 2013 on 8 hectares and in conversion BIO on the rest of the property. The cellar by gravity receives the grapes harvested at night and sorted, preserving the quality of the grain. A good wine requires a beautiful grape ...
The domain's short story
It is necessary to go back further than eight generations to explain the name of this Domain! In 1533, François I stayed in the South of France to celebrate his son's wedding. The Chatelain of Hyères, Count of Provence, invited the King to hunt deer on his lands. Constrained by the terrain, the King decided to pursue a deer at a walking pace. With his 1,99 m he makes big steps! A very large deer was killed. In homage to François 1er, the inhabitants of Hyères call the place "Pas du Cerf".