Château de Saint-Martin

Château de Saint Martin: 2,000 years of living history at the heart of Provence

Some estates are prestigious.
Others transcend centuries without ever losing their soul.

Château de Saint Martin belongs firmly to the latter. Founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC, it is today recognized as one of the oldest vineyards in France. Here, wine is not simply produced—it is the continuation of history.

Between the 10th and 18th centuries, the monks of the Abbey of Lérins established a wine-growing priory and built an exceptional underground cellar dating from the 12th and 16th centuries, still in use today. Very few estates can claim such continuity.

Since 1740, the property has been passed down from generation to generation—often from woman to woman. Today, Adeline de Barry carries this legacy forward with a clear ambition: to tell the story of the estate through sincere, precise wines deeply rooted in their terroir.

A vineyard built on balance and diversity

The estate covers 100 hectares, including 50 hectares dedicated to vines:

40 hectares currently in production

10 hectares left fallow, under crop rotation or being replanted

This deliberate balance preserves soil vitality and encourages a wide range of aromatic expressions. Vines aged between 30 and 80 years grow alongside younger parcels, creating remarkable complexity and depth in the wines.

A palette of grape varieties that reflects Provence

Château de Saint Martin cultivates a broad range of grape varieties, carefully chosen to express the aromatic and sensory richness of Provence.

Each variety is planted according to soil type, exposure and microclimate. This parcel-based approach results in wines that are complex, balanced and elegant—faithful to their origin and never standardized.

A rich and distinctive Provençal terroir

Located at an altitude of 130 meters, the vineyard rests on two distinct geological zones, giving the wines notable depth and complexity.

This natural diversity allows the estate to produce refined, structured rosés, expressive whites and characterful reds, all while preserving freshness and precision.

Regenerative agriculture focused on the future

Château de Saint Martin goes beyond conventional practices. The estate is developing a regenerative form of agriculture, inspired by sustainable, organic and biodynamic viticulture—while forging its own path.

The goals are clear:

drastically reduce chemical inputs

preserve biodiversity

strengthen natural soil fertility

encourage a stable, living agroecosystem

The estate is already working toward the certifications of tomorrow: living soils, low-carbon viticulture, long-term fertility and positive environmental impact.

A natural sanctuary within the vineyard

Biodiversity here is not theoretical—it is measurable and visible:

50% of the land dedicated to vines and inter-row crops

25% left fallow

25% preserved as woodland and natural reserves

a bird protection center for over 50 years

a site classified under Natura 2000

a rich and protected fauna: wild boar, foxes, herons, pheasants, eagle owls, bats, bees and butterflies

The vineyard breathes—and it shows in the glass.

Iconic cuvées reflecting a great terroir

Château de Saint Martin offers a wide range of wines, each expressing a different facet of the estate:

Crus Classés

Grande Réserve Rosé, White and Red

Éternelle Favorite Rosé

Génération 11 Rosé and Red

Character cuvées

Cuvée Comtesse – Old Vine Selection

Comtesse de Saint Martin White, Rosé and Red

By Saint Martin

No. 2 Rosé and Red

Rose&Roll

Innovation

Favorite Sparkling Rosé, alcohol-free (0%)

Each wine is the result of transmitted know-how, a respected terroir and a resolutely modern vision.

Château de Saint Martin: when time becomes an ally

Choosing a wine from Château de Saint Martin means tasting 2,000 years of history, a preserved landscape and an authentic Provence, far from stereotypes.

Elegant rosés, deep reds and luminous whites—each cuvée invites exploration of a different expression of this exceptional terroir.

How do regenerative agriculture and biodiversity influence the finesse, balance and aromatic expression of Provence wines ?