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Château Pas du Cerf: An exceptional wine estate in Provence?

Château Pas du Cerf : un domaine d'exception en Provence

This article comes from an interview with Laurence Gailliard, export manager at Château Pas du Cerf. She takes us into the history of this wine estate in Provence. Discover the values that drive Château du Pas du Cerf, passed down from generation to generation since 1848, and explore the passion that lies behind each bottle of wine produced by the three daughters of the Gualtieri-Martin family: Aurore, Diane and Marion.

A family and feminine adventure since 1848

For eight generations, the Gualtieri-Martin family has fervently transmitted the culture of wine and their love for their terroir.

“In 2000, the parents suggested that their three daughters, Aurore, Diane and Marion, work together to create their own wines. The estate was previously part of a cooperative and did not produce its own wines” Laurence Gailliard tells us.

Diane then became production manager, responsible for viticulture and oenology. His rigor in the selection of grape varieties and his mastery of blending give rise to wines combining elegance and character.

Aurore, for her part, occupies the position of export manager, supported by Laurence Gailliard, who benefits from 25 years of experience in wine marketing. The wines are thus distributed beyond French borders, in Europe and Switzerland, in the United States and gradually in Asia.

Marion joins the adventure as a versatile pillar of the estate, helping with the vines, distribution and organization of events. Summer 2023 also promises a rich event program, including music concerts and activities within the vineyards.

Château Pas du Cerf: An exceptional wine estate in Provence?

A deep respect for the terroir of La Londe

The schist terroir, the south-facing slopes and the maritime influence create an environment conducive to the production of balanced wines, combining freshness and aromatic intensity. “The vines draw on the unique minerality of the soil and produce wines of rare elegance, expressing the typicity of La Londe” confirms Laurence.

The schist terroir, the south-facing slopes and the maritime influence create an environment conducive to the production of balanced wines, combining freshness and aromatic intensity. “The vines draw on the unique minerality of the soil and produce wines of rare elegance, expressing the typicity of La Londe” confirms Laurence.

This exceptional terroir has earned it the prestigious Côtes de Provence La Londe AOP appellation, thus recognizing the delicate imprint of the soil and the unique grain of the wines.

Nestled in the heart of a 700-hectare preserved forest, Château Pas du Cerf benefits from untouched nature. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren, Carignan, Rolle, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sémillon, Clairette and Viognier, the estate's 11 Provençal grape varieties flourish within a flourishing biodiversity.

The Château is committed to a committed and transparent approach, from growing the vines to bottling. The estate holds the Level 3 High Environmental Value certification, and is certified in organic farming by the ECOCERT organization for the Diane Rosé vintage.

Summer rosé vs. gourmet rosé

Château Pas du Cerf offers two rosés which perfectly represent the soul of the estate, “Diane” and “Audace”.

Château Pas du Cerf "Diane" Rosé is an organic rosé wine in the Côtes de Provence La Londe appellation. The vintage bears the name of the estate's oenologist, and also pays homage to the mythological goddess of the hunt.

This flagship vintage has a pale pink color with silver highlights, while its nose reveals delicate notes of redcurrant and raspberry. On the palate, its supple and silky texture is enhanced by a refreshing acidity. A wine that goes very well with summer dishes, such as a tomato, mozzarella and olive salad.

The selection

Château Pas du Cerf

Rosé wine | La Londe Les Maures, Côtes de Provence AOP

Château Pas du Cerf "Audace" Rosé

CHF 15.60 (75cl)

CHF 15.60 (75cl) CHF 26.00 (75cl)

Rosé wine | AOP Côtes de Provence

Diane Rosé Château Pas du Cerf

From CHF 16.50 (75cl)

From CHF 16.50 (75cl) (75cl)

Rosé wine | La Londe Les Maures, Côtes de Provence AOP

Château Pas du Cerf "Audace" Rosé

CHF 15.60 (75cl)

CHF 15.60 (75cl) CHF 26.00 (75cl)

Château Pas du Cerf “Audace” Rosé, is a more complex and structured gastronomic wine. This resolutely atypical vintage expresses the audacity and creativity of the three women of Château Pas du Cerf.

With its salmon pink color, its intense aromas of exotic fruits, spices and its mineral notes, this wine offers a refined and harmonious taste experience, ideal to accompany Oriental or Asian cuisine.