Château La Mascaronne

Château La Mascaronne: High-Altitude Vineyard in AOP Côtes de Provence

In the heart of Provence Verte, between the village of Le Luc-en-Provence and the Massif des Maures, Château La Mascaronne unfolds within a preserved natural landscape just thirty kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea.

Located at an altitude of 330 meters, the estate enjoys a rare position in Provence. Its vineyard forms a true natural amphitheater surrounded by forests and rolling hills, creating ideal conditions for producing precise, elegant and balanced AOP Côtes de Provence wines.

Today, Château La Mascaronne extends across nearly 100 hectares of property, including 60 hectares of vineyards dedicated exclusively to the production of the estate’s wines: Provence rosé, white and red wines.

Four centuries of history in Provence

The history of Château La Mascaronne dates back to the 18th century, when the estate was founded by the Bishop of Toulon.

Over the decades, several notable families helped shape the estate’s evolution. Among them was the Toulouse-Lautrec family, who restored the bastide and revived the vineyard in the early 20th century.

After a quieter period, the estate entered a new chapter in 1999 when American entrepreneur Tom Bove undertook a complete renovation of the vineyard. He reorganized the parcels and created the famous restanques, the dry-stone terraces typical of Provence that now shape the vineyard landscape.

In 2020, the estate was acquired by Michel Reybier, also owner of the prestigious Château Cos d’Estournel in Saint-Estèphe. Captivated by the beauty of the site and the uniqueness of its terroir, he set out to develop a great Provençal estate capable of producing elegant wines made exclusively from estate-grown grapes.

An exceptional terroir and microclimate

The style of Château La Mascaronne wines is built on the balance between three key elements: soil, altitude and vineyard exposure.

The vineyard is planted on clay-limestone soils rich in stones, particularly well suited to vine growing. In the higher parts of the estate, the very stony soils contribute to the wines’ minerality, while the more clay-rich areas retain moisture and help support the vines during dry periods.

The vineyard’s altitude of 330 meters provides cooler nights compared to coastal areas. This temperature variation between day and night slows the ripening process and preserves the aromatic freshness of the wines.

Most vineyard plots are oriented north–south, ensuring balanced sunlight exposure throughout the day. Some parcels are also planted east–west, allowing greater freshness and aromatic concentration.

Natural ventilation across the vineyard, particularly thanks to the Mistral wind, also helps maintain excellent grape health.

A parcel-based approach to reveal the terroir

At Château La Mascaronne, vineyard work is based on a highly precise parcel-by-parcel approach.

The 60 hectares of vines have been carefully studied, mapped and divided into numerous parcels, each with its own identity and name.

Every parcel is monitored individually in order to express the unique characteristics of its terroir.

Harvesting is carried out by hand, plot by plot, ensuring that grapes are picked at their optimal ripeness. The grapes are then vinified separately, allowing each parcel’s personality to be expressed before blending.

This meticulous method allows the estate to produce Provence wines that are precise, balanced and deeply connected to their terroir.

An estate committed to organic farming

Since 2016, Château La Mascaronne has been certified organic.

The vineyard is part of a preserved natural ecosystem where vines coexist with forests, hedgerows, olive trees and oak trees across the estate. This biodiversity helps maintain the natural balance of the vineyard.

The famous dry-stone terraces, known as restanques, built using stones from the estate, also play an essential role. They reduce soil erosion, improve water retention and allow vines to be cultivated on slopes.

The estate also encourages deep vine rooting by limiting irrigation, helping the vines develop natural resilience to drought conditions.

Some parcels now contain vines more than fifty years old, capable of producing particularly concentrated and aromatic grapes.

The wines of Château La Mascaronne

Château La Mascaronne Rosé

An elegant and luminous terroir-driven rosé marked by aromas of white flowers, peach and citrus. Its fresh, slightly saline palate makes it ideal for aperitifs or Mediterranean cuisine.

Château La Mascaronne Grande Réserve Rosé

Produced from the estate’s finest parcels, this rosé offers deeper structure and remarkable aromatic complexity. A gastronomic rosé with aging potential, perfect for refined cuisine.

Château La Mascaronne White

An expressive white wine with notes of citrus, pear and exotic fruits, supported by beautiful minerality and freshness.

Château La Mascaronne Red

Dominated by Syrah and complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon, this red wine reveals aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and spices, with an elegant structure and excellent aging potential.

An emblematic estate of Provence wines

Between Mediterranean forests, hillsides and dry-stone terraces, Château La Mascaronne represents one of the most distinctive terroirs of the Côtes de Provence appellation.

Thanks to the vineyard’s altitude, its precise parcel-based approach and its commitment to organic viticulture, the estate produces wines that are precise, elegant and deeply rooted in their terroir.

A place where nature, craftsmanship and patience reveal the full expression of great Provence wines.

Why is Château La Mascaronne considered an exceptional Provence rosé ?

Château La Mascaronne stands out within the Côtes de Provence appellation thanks to several rare characteristics: a vineyard located at 330 meters of altitude, clay-limestone soils rich in stones, a precise parcel-based approach and a strong commitment to organic viticulture.

These natural conditions, combined with meticulous vineyard work and careful winemaking, produce wines with remarkable freshness, precise aromatics and impressive aging potential, qualities that make Château La Mascaronne one of the most distinctive estates in Provence.