Château d'Esclans

TheEsclans estateis an exceptional site dating back to the Gallic era. It served as a vantage point overlooking the Gulf of Fréjus to warn of maritime invasions. Thecellars of Château d’Esclansare very old! The current foundations date back to 1201, and construction of the present-day château began in the mid-19th century, drawing inspiration from the architecture of Tuscan villas. Before becoming the property of Sacha Lichine, Château d’Esclans had many owners. It first belonged to the Ranque brothers, then to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille in 1875. Before passing into Sacha Lichine’s hands, it belonged to the Perraud family from 1955 to 1944.

Today, the world’s finest rosés are produced at this estate. Although it was all the rage in 2006, the volume of rosé wine produced remained very low. Moreover, consumption was primarily limited to France. Since Sacha Lichine’s arrival in Provence,Esclans roséhas enjoyed worldwide renown. Originally from Bordeaux, he is considered the pioneer of premium rosé wines!

For a very long time, Sacha Lichine searched for a vineyard in the south where he could express his creativity before finally finding what he was looking for in Provence. During his many travels, particularly in England, he noticed that many women enjoyed rosé champagne. That’s when he came up with the idea of creating an unconventional rosé wine.

Located in a stunning setting in the Var region,Château d'Esclanshas been owned by Sacha Lichine since 2006—a Bordeaux wine merchant and former owner of Château Prieuré Lichine until 1999. 

With its 44 hectares of hillside vineyards,Château d'Esclanshas become a must-visit destination in the region. It is particularly renowned for its old Grenache vines, which make up the majority of the vineyard.

The Château d’Esclans is located in the heart of Provence. As a result, the Grenache grapes are fresher and the Cinsault grapes are much fruitier. This estate has excellent vineyards that allow it to produce a more refined wine than the Tavel wines, which have a very tart taste. Sacha Lichine also uses modern winemaking techniques to preserve his great rosé. In this way, he protects his wines from oxidation and cold temperatures and controls fermentation temperatures. He is also supported by his consulting oenologist, Patrick Léon, who ensures the wine retains its pale color.

The Garrus cuvée is made from grapes grown on 90-year-old vines. As a result, the grapes have a higher concentration of aromas. Selected from the estate’s finest plots, the berries are harvested between sunrise and noon. Furthermore, the Garrus vintages undergo no fermentation other than alcoholic fermentation in demi-muids. Garrus is a great wine that requires a great deal of work: winemaking, bâtonnage during aging, a bottle designed specifically for each vintage, and more.

We also appreciate the rich aromas and full-bodied flavor of the Les Clans vintage. This wine pairs perfectly with the most refined dishes.

Sacha Lichine produces one of the world’s finest rosés and unique wines that are highly sought after by the finest restaurants and hotels. Each wine in the lineup is distinctive and contributes to the reputation ofChâteau d’Esclans rosé.