Maison Austruy - Commanderie de Peyrassol

Commanderie de Peyrassol

Provence rosés since 1204, in the Massif des Maures. 90 ha between 220 and 350 m of altitude. Organic since 2022. Philippe Austruy.

In the heart of Provence, on the foothills of the Massif des Maures, the Commanderie de Peyrassol is far more than a vineyard: it is a place of memory, nature and meaning. Founded in 1204, this former Templar commandery is one of the rare French wine estates able to claim more than eight centuries of uninterrupted history.

White grapes

Rolle (Vermentino) · Ugni Blanc · Sémillon

Rosé and red grapes

Cinsault · Grenache · Tibouren · Mourvèdre · Syrah · Cabernet-Sauvignon

The Rosés

AOP Côtes de Provence · Direct pressing · A world reference

Vinified by direct pressing, the rosés of Peyrassol stand out for their great freshness and their notes of citrus, small red fruits and white flowers.

Cuvées: Cuvée des Commandeurs Rosé · Château Peyrassol Rosé · Le Clos Peyrassol · LOU by Peyrassol · Peyrassol Méditerranée

The Whites

Rolle, Sémillon, Ugni Blanc · Finesse & tension · Gastronomy

Made exclusively from white grapes, the white wines of Peyrassol offer finesse, tension and aromatic complexity.

Cuvées: Cuvée des Commandeurs Blanc · Cuvée Château Peyrassol Blanc

The Reds

Tanks, barrels, foudres or jars · Depth & terroir

Aged in tanks, barrels, foudres or jars depending on the cuvées, the reds of Peyrassol combine depth, silkiness and an authentic expression of the terroir.

Cuvées: Cuvée des Commandeurs Rouge · Cuvée Château Peyrassol Rouge

The exceptional cuvées

Le Clos Peyrassol · XIIIe Peyrassol · 1204

The estate's plot-selection and prestige cuvées, the most accomplished expression of the high-altitude Templar terroir, alongside the Gigi en Provence gin and the Porto Tawny signed by Peyrassol.

Each cuvée is conceived as a work of balance, where technique deliberately steps back behind emotion.

Why is the Commanderie de Peyrassol considered a reference among the wines of Provence?

The Commanderie de Peyrassol is recognised as one of the best estates in Provence thanks to the unique combination of its high-altitude terroir, its thousand-year-old history and its demanding organic viticulture. This alliance makes it possible to produce rosés, whites and reds of great freshness, remarkable precision and rare elegance, which have become references in France and internationally.

Where is the Peyrassol estate located and how do you get there?

The Commanderie de Peyrassol is located in the Var, on the foothills of the Massif des Maures, between Flassans-sur-Issole and Flayosc, in Provence. The estate extends over more than 900 hectares of preserved nature. It is one of the most remarkable wine and cultural sites of the South of France, accessible from Toulon (around 50 km) or the A8 motorway.

What is the Templar history of the Commanderie de Peyrassol?

Founded in 1204, the Commanderie de Peyrassol is one of the oldest wine properties in France. The Order of the Temple received these lands as a donation from the Count of Provence and developed there a polyculture in which the vine already held a central place. After the dissolution of the Order of the Temple, the estate passed to the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem, then to various Provençal families. In 2001, Philippe Austruy acquired the estate and undertook an ambitious restoration, deeply respecting the Templar soul of the place.

Is Peyrassol certified organic?

Yes. The Commanderie de Peyrassol has been certified Organic Agriculture since the 2022 vintage. No chemical input is used in the vines. The vineyard is managed like a grand cru: sowing of cover crops, mechanical soil work, manual or nocturnal harvesting depending on the plots. This organic certification adds to a sustainable viticulture approach focused on biodiversity, soil life and vine health.

Why is altitude an advantage for the wines of Peyrassol?

The vines of the Commanderie de Peyrassol are planted between 220 and 350 metres of altitude, a rare singularity in Provence, where most vineyards lie on the plain or at low altitude. This elevation generates a natural thermal amplitude: hot Mediterranean days and cool nights that slow down the ripening of the grapes. The result: wines that are fresher, more aromatic, more balanced and more precise than the Provençal averages. The Triassic clay-limestone soils reinforce this minerality and elegance.

What dishes pair with the wines of Peyrassol?

The rosés of Peyrassol, fresh and aromatic (citrus, small red fruits, white flowers), pair ideally with grilled fish, shellfish, Niçoise salads and Mediterranean antipasti. The whites (Rolle, Sémillon) shine with noble fish, lobster, scallops or roasted vegetables. The reds of Peyrassol, depending on the cuvées (tanks, barrels, foudres or jars), suit roasted meats, Provençal game and matured cheeses.

Which grape varieties grown at Peyrassol give the rosés their character?

The rosés of the Commanderie de Peyrassol are made from the traditional Provençal grape varieties: Cinsault, Grenache, Tibouren, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cabernet-Sauvignon. Cinsault brings floral finesse and lightness. Grenache contributes fruit and roundness. Tibouren, the emblematic grape of the Var, brings characteristic iodine and marine notes. Mourvèdre reinforces the structure. This mosaic of grapes, over 63 individualised plots between 220 and 350 metres, produces rosés of great aromatic precision, from the Cuvée des Commandeurs to the Château Peyrassol.

Why order the wines of Peyrassol on Avenue des Vins?

Avenue des Vins offers the cuvées of the Commanderie de Peyrassol through a direct channel, with careful shipping across France and Europe, protective packaging suited to rosé and an expert selection. Ordering online means accessing one of the emblematic estates of winegrowing Provence, with all the guarantees of freshness, traceability and authenticity of a trusted channel.

Which Peyrassol wine to choose as a gift or for a first discovery of the estate?

For a first discovery, the Cuvée des Commandeurs Rosé is the obvious choice: it embodies the soul and signature of the estate, immediately accessible and festive. To offer an elegant white wine, the Rolle (Vermentino) and Sémillon cuvées such as the Château Peyrassol Blanc are of a finesse and tension rarely reached in Provence. For lovers of reds, the cuvées aged in jars or foudres, or the prestige cuvées Le Clos Peyrassol and 1204, offer an authentic expression of the Templar terroir of the Massif des Maures.

Can you visit the Commanderie de Peyrassol and discover the sculpture park?

Yes. The Commanderie de Peyrassol is one of the essential sites of the South of France: a wine estate, a place to stroll and a space for cultural reflection. The park of monumental sculptures presents works by international contemporary artists, in the heart of the Provençal countryside. This encounter between contemporary art, viticulture and Templar history makes it a destination in its own right. To order the estate's cuvées without waiting for your next visit, the whole selection is available on Avenue des Vins with careful shipping across France and Europe.

Commanderie de Peyrassol · Massif des Maures, Var (83) · Founded in 1204 · 90 ha at 220–350 m · Organic since 2022

Cuvée des Commandeurs · Château Peyrassol · Le Clos Peyrassol · LOU by Peyrassol · XIIIe Peyrassol · 1204 · Peyrassol Méditerranée · Rosé, White & Red of Provence, Organic