Château l'Esparrou

The island vineyard

Anecdote

Vines have been grown at Château l’Esparrou for 800 years by capitalising on the natural elements. A rock stemming from the fragmentation of the Pyrenees landed on the shores of the Mediterranean. The nearby sea, just a few metres away, is beneficial for winegrowing, bringing cooling sea breezes. Château l’Esparrou is more than just a winery, though, it is also an artists’ residence and has been a source of inspiration for many artists, including Dufy, Cocteau, Picasso and Maillol. 

Soil types
Clay and pebbles
Area under wine
92,5 ha
Acquisition date
2012

Appellations

AOP Côtes du Rousillon

The vineyards of Roussillon are exposed to demanding weather. This is the ultimate Mediterranean climate with its hot summers, its mild autumns and winters and its rainfall concentrated in autumn and spring.

Every other day, the region is buffeted primarily by the Tramontane, a dry northerly wind which promotes outstandingly healthy fruit and reduces the need for plant protection products.

The soils are marked by the uplift of the Pyrenees which has shaped the landform and given rise to myriad vineyard sites with distinctive characteristics. The diversity here is unparalleled.

Vins Doux Naturels - Dessert wine

AOP MUSCAT DE RIVESALTES - AOP RIVESALTES AMBRÉ - AOP RIVESALTES TUILÉ


The vineyards of Roussillon are exposed to demanding weather: this is the ultimate Mediterranean climate with its hot summers, its mild autumns and winters and its rainfall concentrated in autumn and spring.

Every other day, the region is buffeted primarily by the Tramontane, a dry northerly wind which promotes outstandingly healthy fruit and reduces the need for plant protection products.

The soils are marked by the uplift of the Pyrenees which has shaped its landform and given rise to myriad vineyard sites with distinctive characteristics. The diversity here is unparalleled.