La Mascaronne

La Mascaronne, a Natural Choice

“There is a particular energy at La Mascaronne; it is one of those places where a special kind of alchemy puts you at ease. We have been present in Provence for more than fifteen years now with La Réserve Ramatuelle, and I feel very attached to this region, its climate and the quality of life it offers. Acquiring La Mascaronne seemed only natural.”

Provence, a Providential Region

“I see Provence as a providential region for producing excellent rosé wines. As for La Mascaronne, it is truly unique. The vineyard is magnificent, and we work to cultivate it according to an utmost respect of Nature. Our approach goes beyond our Agriculture Biologique certification: we consider the ecosystem as a whole and feel it is essential that we craft our wines exclusively from grapes grown at the estate.”

One of Provence’s Most Exceptional Rosés

“Here as on our other estates, we believe that winemaking is a very long process that merits long-term investment. It is about preserving a legacy and working to sublimate the bounty of Nature. This is what allows us to craft the best wines possible, wines that are meant to be shared with loved ones and enjoyed with fine cuisine.”

Stays at the Estate

“Located only an hour from La Réserve Ramatuelle, we are blessed with an exceptional site that offers accommodations for visitors, like our other estates. Our bastide may be reserved in its entirety or by the room and is ideal for enjoying the best of Provence. The nearby La Réserve Ramatuelle means guests may enjoy all the region has to offer, including lunch or dinner by the sea. I want each of our guests to be able to get away from it all while still enjoying the comforts of home. Ours is an approach to the good things in life that combines moments of joy with the ultimate in refinement. We are also happy to welcome visitors who are passing by, should they wish to taste or purchase our wines.”

La Mascaronne’s sixty hectares of vines are planted on a single, continuous ring-shaped plot of land. Meticulous preparation of the soils allows roots to reach deep down into the depths of the land, which protects the vine from extreme dryness. Irrigation is thus rendered unnecessary.

Vines are mostly planted from north to south so they may bask in the rays of the rising and setting sun. The estate’s oldest vines are a precious part of its legacy, and they receive the most scrupulous care. Harvest takes place in the morning and is carried out entirely by hand. Grapes are harvested at the height of ripeness and sorted first in the vineyard and then upon arriving in the cellars so that only the most qualitative berries are used to craft La Mascaronne’s wines.

La Mascaronne owes its singularity to its remarkable terroir. Located on a hillside at the highest point of the estate, the vineyard is mostly composed of clay-limestone soils. Careful analysis of the soils and subsoils allows the winegrowing team to adapt its selection of grape varieties to the specificities of each plot.

On this land particularly rich in rock, winegrowing has always been driven by a desire to meet the challenges that Nature sets forth by mastering the particularities of each plot, down to the smallest of details, so that our terroir may reveal the best of itself.

Located at an elevation of three hundred meters, La Mascaronne enjoys a unique microclimate: nighttime temperatures are constantly several degrees cooler than along the shore.

The vineyard’s orientation brings natural ventilation that favors the healthy development of its grapes and allows the team to minimize use of phytosanitary treatments. The amount of sunshine and rain and average temperatures are never excessive, providing ideal conditions for the vine to thrive.