Château d'Esclans

TheEsclans estateis an exceptional site dating back to Gallic times. It was used to observe the Gulf of Fréjus in order to warn of maritime invasions. Thecellars of Château d'Esclansare very old! The current foundations date back to 1201, and the present château was built in the mid-19th century, inspired by the architecture of Tuscan villas. Before becoming the property of Sacha Lichine, Château d'Esclans had many owners. It first belonged to the Ranque brothers, then to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille in 1875. Before passing into the hands of Sacha Lichine, it belonged to the Perraud family from 1955 to 1944.

Today, the world's best rosé wines are produced on this estate. Although rosé wine was fashionable in 2006, production volumes remained very low. Furthermore, consumption was mainly French. Since Sacha Lichine arrived in Provence,Esclans rosé winehas enjoyed worldwide renown. Originally from Bordeaux, he is considered the pioneer of high-end rosé wines!

For a very long time, Sacha Lichine searched for a southern vineyard where he could express himself before finding what he was looking for in Provence. During his many trips, particularly to England, he noticed that many women enjoyed rosé champagne. This gave him the idea of creating an unusual rosé wine.

Located in an exceptional area in the Var region,Château d'Esclanshas been owned since 2006 by Sacha Lichine, a Bordeaux wine merchant and owner of Château Prieuré Lichine until 1999. 

With its 44 hectares of hillside vineyards,Château d'Esclanshas become a must-see in the region. It is particularly notable for its old Grenache vines, which make up the majority of the vineyard.

Château d'Esclans is located in the heart of Provence. As a result, the grenades are fresher and the Cinsaults much fruitier. This estate has excellent vineyards that produce a finer wine than Tavel wines, which have a very tart taste. Sacha Lichine also uses modern oenology techniques to preserve his great rosé. In this way, he protects his wines from oxidation and cold, and controls fermentation temperatures. He is also assisted by his consulting oenologist Patrick Léon, who ensures the wine's pale color.

The Garrus cuvée is made from grapes grown on 90-year-old vines. This gives the grapes a more concentrated aroma. Selected from the best plots on the estate, the grapes are harvested at sunrise at midday. Furthermore, Garrus wines undergo no fermentation, but rather alcoholic fermentation in demi-muids. Garrus is a great wine that requires a lot of work: vinification, bâtonnage during aging, bottles created for each cuvée, etc.

We also appreciate the delicious aromas and full-bodied taste of the Les Clans vintage. This wine pairs perfectly with the most refined dishes.

Sacha Lichine produces one of the world's finest rosés and unusual vintages that are highly sought after by the finest restaurants and hotels. All of the wine ranges are unique and contribute to the reputation ofChâteau d'Esclans rosé.