La Gordonne may be a dream, or even a myth, but when you are there, all of Provence becomes a reality.
‘There, you can learn the art of doing nothing at all, living at nature's pace, amidst the vines and the sunshine. Relax in a summery lounge chair in front of the Château, to read or watch the clouds float by, while lulled by the sound of birds and crickets. Take a stroll in the natural schist cirque where the vines grow, producing grapes ...
The Château la Gordonne is one of the largest properties in Provence with over 350 hectares, 300 of which are vines. The Pierrefeu terroir in the Massif des Maures is an exceptional site. In its beautiful setting within a natural schist crater, the Château La Gordonne vineyard enjoys a very special microclimate. Its winters are mild and the summers are hot and dry, sometimes scorching, which means that the vines can soak up all the strength of...
Provençal vineyards are conditioned by their climate, which is characterised by low rainfall and the mistral, the strong north wind that purifies the atmosphere and limits parasites.
For these reasons, planting density (2.5 m’ per vine) is suited to the soil's moisture potential. The vines are pruned short, generally using the double cordon technique, to ensure even distribution of the bunches in the fruit-bearing zone and limited production,...
Château La Gordonne has always had wide appeal. As early as the 1st century BC, the Romans set up on the site of La Gordonne to take advantage of its vines and its wines, but above all, to enjoy the exceptional microclimate of La Gordonne's schist crater.
In 1300, the Carthusians from the La Verne monastery near Pierrefeu du Var began working the vineyard. Sully, a fine connoisseur, stayed at La Gordonne several times, although it was known...
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