Domaine La Suffrène

Domaine La Suffrène has its roots in several generations who have cultivated and passed on a treasure shaped by nature over thousands of years. In 1996, Cédric Gravier took over the family business, accompanied by his grandfather, who knows every vine. Two generations working together and inspiring each other to continually highlight the inexhaustible qualities of this little geological gem. Since the 2020 vintage, the estate's wines have been certified organic (Ecocert). 

Domaine La Suffrène covers 50 hectares in the Bandol AOC, comprising a number of plots with varied geological characteristics. Most of the production is located between the two rudist (fossiliferous limestone) massifs of Castellet, La Cadière and the hillsides of Sainte-Anne du Castellet. The Bandol area is renowned for its climate, with 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, the invigorating influence of the sea air, and rainfall that rarely exceeds 650 mm spread over the fall and winter.

The vineyards of Domaine La Suffrène, composed mainly of old vines, are planted on predominantly clay-limestone soil. The intense reflection of the sun's rays on the hillsides, the maritime influence that protects against winter frosts, and the relief of the landscape all combine to create ideal conditions for bottling sunshine. It is here that Bandol's flagship grape variety, Mourvèdre, expresses itself in all its richness. It brings structure and finesse to the rosé, and a range of aromas including spices and licorice to the reds. To balance this expression, it is accompanied by the traditional grape varieties of Provence: Cinsault, Grenache, and Carignan.