The Château d'Astros of Provence

Château d'Astros
The winery offers 25 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Astros.
It is ranked in the top 569 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Provence

The Château d'Astros is one of the best wineries to follow in Provence.. It offers 25 wines for sale in of Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Château d'Astros, nicknamed "The Pearl of the Var," is an exceptional vineyard located in the heart of Provence, France. Nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean, this majestic castle holds a dominant position in the Var, offering breathtaking views of the valley below. Spanning over 50 hectares, the Château d'Astros is set in a natural environment of rare beauty. The property is surrounded by lush vegetation composed of pines, oaks, cypresses, and olive trees, offering a spectacular setting that inspires tranquility. The vines, aligned with precision, snake through the landscape, providing an emblematic vision of Provence's landscapes. The Château d'Astros is recognized for its production of quality wines, principally made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault grape varieties for the red and rosé wines, and Rolle for the white wines. The estate produces AOC Côtes de Provence wines, appreciated for their finesse, fruitiness, and freshness. The wines of Château d'Astros have regularly been awarded in wine competitions, demonstrating their high quality. The history of Château d'Astros is long and rich. Founded in the 12th century, the estate has always been dedicated to viticulture. It has managed to cross the centuries while preserving its heritage and know-how, passed down from generation to generation. Château d'Astros also offers tours of the estate, allowing you to discover the secrets of its production and appreciate the quality of its wine during tastings. This is an unmissable experience for any self-respecting wine connoisseur.

Top Château d'Astros wines

Looking for the best Château d'Astros wines in Provence among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château d'Astros wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château d'Astros wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Château d'Astros

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château d'Astros

How Château d'Astros wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of sea bream with sweet spices, shrimp marinade or tarte tatin.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château d'Astros.

  • Rolle
  • Sémillon
  • Vermentino

Discovering the wine region of Provence

Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.

The term "Varietal improvers" is gaining ground in Provence, as it is in the neighbouring Languedoc-Roussillon. The most successful local varieties, Mourvèdre, Tibouren and Vermentino (known locally as Rolle), have remained in favor, proving their value in Provence wines, in red, rosé and white respectively. The Vineyards of Provence cover an area of France's southeastern coastline that measures about 200 kilometers from east to west. In this definitely Mediterranean climate - no Provencal vineyard is more than 55 km from the Mediterranean - the vines enjoy about 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, as well as an average annual temperature of 14.

5°C.

The top red wines of Château d'Astros

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château d'Astros

How Château d'Astros wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chili con carne, mouse of lamb with honey and thyme or blanquette of rabbit with riesling and chanterelles.

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château d'Astros.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Carignan
  • Grenache Gris

Discover the grape variety: Rolle

Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...

The top pink wines of Château d'Astros

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château d'Astros

How Château d'Astros wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pizza calzone with ham and mushrooms, calamari with chorizo or cream and tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Château d'Astros

On the nose the pink wine of Château d'Astros. often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or peach and sometimes also flavors of minerality, red fruit or strawberries. In the mouth the pink wine of Château d'Astros. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Château d'Astros

  • 2017With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.76/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château d'Astros.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Caladoc
  • Carignan

The word of the wine: Arching

A stage in the vegetative cycle of the vine that occurs after the leaves have fallen and is characterized by the drying out of the soft shoots, which are transformed into hard shoots by lignification.

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Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

News about Château d'Astros and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Arching

A stage in the vegetative cycle of the vine that occurs after the leaves have fallen and is characterized by the drying out of the soft shoots, which are transformed into hard shoots by lignification.

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