Château Saint-Maur

Already the owner of the Quinta do Pessegueiro in the Douro for more than 25 years, Roger Zannier took up the challenge of turning the Château Saint-Maur into one of the finest references in Provence, entrusting the fate of this Provencal gem to his son-in-law, Marc Monrose. Situated in Cogolin, Just 10 km from Saint-Tropez, to the west of the plain that links the foothills of the impressive Maures mountain mass to the sea. In the distance, at...

This oasis of peace in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez is in an ideal location, where the vine has always reigned, as attested by the Gallo-Roman ruins on the estate. During major uprooting operations (particularly Carignan vines), followed by the re-planting of more suitable cultivars (Rolles, Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache), remnants of amphorae surfaced from this rugged land, attesting to the ancient farming and more particularly winemaking activity...

The wines produced at the Château Saint Maure are bound to appeal thanks to their superior quality first and foremost, but also because they are the result of a complete and balanced project aimed at showcasing the originality and properties of each small region, in the most honest and most respectful way possible.  Working the vine is the most important part of the undertaking. "We think in terms of the plots. Each of them is subjected to a s...