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 leek and tuna pie, fish pot or yoghurt cake.

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

  • Rolle
  • Sémillon
  • Vermentino

Discovering the wine region of Provence

World capital of dry, refined rosé (~90% of production). Pale rose-petal colour, delicate nose of fresh red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), citrus (pink grapefruit), white flowers and a mineral touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Mediterranean aperitif par excellence. Blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren and Mourvèdre. Fleshy Bandol reds from Mourvèdre (leather, garrigue, age-worthy), straight Cassis whites.

9 AOCs, mistral climate.

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 beef stew express, lamb stew from my mum or baked leg of daguet or roe deer.

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

  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Carignan
  • Grenache Gris

Discover the grape variety: Grenache Gris

Structured and rich whites and rosés with a pale salmon or golden robe, full mouthfeel and moderate acidity, with aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach), candied citrus, white flowers, fennel, garrigue and schist mineral notes. Good ageing potential. Star of the great identity whites of Roussillon (Côtes du Roussillon AOC, Collioure AOC) on schist soils. A grey-skinned mutation of the Aragonese Grenache Noir.

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 currywurst, shrimp with oyster sauce or leek, goat cheese and bacon 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
  • 0With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5

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: Character

Said of a typical wine that stands out for its originality. Used in the plural, it refers to all the organoleptic components of a wine (flavours and tactile sensations).

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Planning a wine route in the of Provence? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château d'Astros.

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.