Château Lauzade

Château Lauzade is set within a landscape deeply marked by Provence, where the red soil with wine-colored reflections forms one of the estate’s natural signatures. Located in the heart of the Notre-Dame-des-Anges terroir, protected by the Massif des Maures and the hills of the Haut-Var, the vineyard rests on clay and sandy soils dating back to the Permian period. This unique geology, combined with constant southern light and a natural presence of water, creates a balanced environment where the vines take root sustainably.

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What is the story behind the estate?

A Provençal terroir shaped by history

We first think of this distinctive red soil, bathed in Provençal light

explains the winemaker when describing the estate.

The site also carries a long history, with the ruins of a Roman villa dating back to 46 BC, before becoming a post relay in the 18th century. The 18th-century fountain, still flowing today, has become the emblem of the château. Fed by natural springs that run through the property, it embodies the site’s balance between warmth and underground freshness. Château Lauzade thus develops in harmony between heritage and modernity, where each generation continues to enhance a living territory.

“Between history, nature and precision,” summarizes the estate’s motto, reflecting this search for harmony.

How does the estate work its vines?

Viticulture in service of nature

The philosophy of Château Lauzade is based on a careful parcel-by-parcel approach and measured intervention, designed to reveal the most authentic expression of the terroir. All wines are produced exclusively from grapes grown on the estate, ensuring full control from vineyard to cellar. Harvesting takes place only in the morning, in the cool hours, to preserve the aromatic balance and the quality of the berries. This attention to the vine’s natural rhythm is a fundamental pillar of the work carried out at the estate.

Each parcel reveals its best qualities when the natural rhythm of the vine is respected.

The estate’s current ambition is to further affirm the identity of the Notre-Dame-des-Anges terroir, recognized as one of the five terroirs under the Complementary Geographical Denomination of the Côtes-de-Provence appellation. The estate continues to deepen its work in highlighting its parcels in order to express, vintage after vintage, the mineral richness of these red soils. This pursuit requires observation, adaptation and patience in the face of climate changes, a challenge shared by the entire team.

Deepening our understanding of the terroir even further

is now one of the château’s main areas of development.

Who leads Château Lauzade?

Nathalie Longefay, guided by nature

At the head of the estate, Nathalie Longefay comes from a family of winemakers, where she discovered at an early age the demands and rewards of this profession, in which each vintage represents a new adventure. Her daily motivation is rooted in the constant observation of nature and in the ability to adapt to climatic uncertainties, which have become an essential component of vineyard work.

Following nature and its magic

she explains, remains the main source of energy that drives each season.

Among her most memorable moments are the beginnings of the harvest, when sunrise lights up the vineyards, as well as landscapes tinged with shades of pink after heavy rain, signaling the resumption of the harvest. The wine style that best reflects her vision is a terroir-driven rosé dominated by Grenache (complex and persistent) the result of demanding work built on consistency and perseverance.

It takes consistency and perseverance to craft expressive wines

she says, summarizing the spirit that guides Château Lauzade.

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Frequently asked questions about Château Lauzade

Where is Château Lauzade located?

The estate lies within the Notre-Dame-des-Anges terroir, in the Côtes de Provence. Sheltered by the Massif des Maures and the heights of the Haut-Var, its vineyards grow on clay and sand shaped during the Permian era.

Who runs Château Lauzade?

Nathalie Longefay leads the property. Raised in a winegrowing family, she bases her work on close observation of nature and on adapting to shifting weather each season.

What kind of wine does the estate make?

Its signature is a terroir rosé built around Grenache, both layered and long on the palate. Every grape comes from the estate's own plots, picked in the morning hours to keep the fruit fresh.

What is the Notre-Dame-des-Anges terroir?

It is one of the five terroirs granted the Complementary Geographical Denomination of the Côtes-de-Provence appellation. Its mineral-rich red soils give the wines a distinctive character, vintage after vintage.

What is the history of Château Lauzade?

The site traces its roots to a Roman villa built in 46 BC. Later a coaching inn in the 18th century, it still keeps a fountain from that period, fed by local springs and now the emblem of the château.