Ch de Berne
MDCV is very proud to own 4 Provence Estates that each produce their own unique style of rosé wine, including Chateau de Berne. Our 4 estate vineyards share the same passion for authenticity, excellence and “art de vivre” with a exceptional character. All of our vines are cultivated in a way that fully respects nature. We have begun the process to convert all of our vineyards to organic production. Soil nurtured with organic fertilizers and no chemicals. Each of them cultivates its own uniqueness through the expression of its particular terroir creating different styles of premium rosé wines. Careful vineyard selection creates a balance between old & new vines.
Vines have been grown on the Château grounds since Roman times. Situated on the Aurelian Way, a Roman road formerly linking Italy and Spain, the vineyard was also a trading post for wines. The amphoras used to transport the precious beverage were made on site, as witnessed by an ancient oven discovered in the grounds around a century ago. Raymond V, the former Count of Toulouse, donated the estate to Saint Bernard, the founder of the Cistercian Order. It remained the property of the Marquis de Villeneuve for the next 3 centuries.
Philosophy
With 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, an annual rainfall of 600 to 800 mm and 50 windy days per year (over 50 km/h) Château de Berne boasts an environment particularly conducive to wine growing. The cool evenings of the Haut Var (northern part of the Var) ensure slow and optimal grape ripening. The grape harvest therefore takes place later than on the coast (generally from mid-September onwards). Our Rosés mature slowly, to produce well-structured, full-bodied wines that pair particularly well with contemporary cuisine.
Measuring 330 acres, the Château de Berne terroir is situated on the Triassic Plateau, resting on a chalky bed dating back to the lower and middle Jurassic ages. Château de Berne regularly uses around ten grape varieties to blend its wines, mainly Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah.
Biography
Today Château de Berne welcomes wine lovers to an exceptional, luxurious setting: a five-star Relais & Château hotel with 31 rooms, two private residences, a Spa, two restaurants including a gastronomic restaurant awarded a Michelin star in 2017 and a green Michelin star, a Cooking School and 1,235 acres of magnificent natural scenery dedicated to discovering Provence.
Wines from Ch de Berne
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