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THE CHÂTEAU
Château de Saint Martin is a
beautiful estate of 100 hectares, of which 50 are vines. It is
steeped in history, beginning with the Romans who cultivated the
vine and whose influence can still be felt today. Saint Martin
became a wine priory of the monks of Lerins who developed wine
growing at Saint Martin from the Xth to the XVIIIth century. In the
XVth century, they built an exceptional underground cellar and it
was in this venerable sanctuary that wine was matured in tanks
hollowed out of the rock, giving perfect insulation.
THE TERROIR
The Côtes de Provence appellation covers 18 000 hectares falls into
different areas:
* the costal area constituted of granite schists
* the clay / sand permian depression on the northern of the range
of the Maures
* the chalk dominated triassic plateau
Château de Saint Martin, at an altitude of 130 meters is situated
at the junction of two geological areas, giving it an originality
and a character which are reflected in its wines. The land is a
combination of clay and chalk of the primary geological age which
is particularly suitable for growing vines and making quality
wines.
A FAMILY...
The long-standing reputation of Château de Saint Martin is the
result of a family tradition established in the 18th century. It is
able to meet the most demanding standards of restaurants, wine
importers, delicatessens and connoisseurs all over the world. With
one exception (the Comte of Rohan Chabot, the father of the present
owner and a well-known figure in the world of wine), the domain has
always been managed by women. Today the domain is managed by Madame
de Barry, the daughter of the present owner, the Comtesse de
Gasquet. Besides producing a range of fine wines of great
character, the domain welcome its visitors to its historic and
cultural heritage.
Production : between 150 and 200 000 bottles/year
THE CRUS CLASSES
In its Official bulletin of July, 30th, 1955, the Ministry of
Agriculture conferred by law the title of « CRU CLASSE » to 23
Domains and Châteaux of the appellation. This followed a rigorous
expert assessment of geology, hydrology, yield etc… which allied to
the best vinification processes today assure consistency and high
quality. These “crus classés” represent the elite of the
appellation.
ESSENTIALS OF CHATEAU DE ST. MARTIN
Route des Arcs – 83460 TARADEAU
Tél : 04 94 99 76 76
Fax : 04 94 99 76 77
contact@chateaudesaintmartin.com
www.chateaudesaintmartin.com
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