A pioneer of biodynamic wine in Côtes de Provence

Château Barbanau, or "the little goblin at the foot of the cliff" in local dialect, is a bucolic
bucolic estate in a single block between the calanques of Cassis and the Sainte-Baume nature park.

The story

The history of
Château Barbanau

Château Barbanau, an estate steeped in Provencal legends and Roman heritage, was restored by Lucien Cerciello and his wife in 1989. In 2022, Romain and Barbara Tchénio fell in love with the estate and restored it to its former glory by revitalizing the vineyard, preserving its winegrowing past and historic charm.

Our selection

Our wines

Cuvée Kalahari

2021 ・ AOC Cassis
33,00 €

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Clos Val Bruyère

2023 ・ AOC Cassis
19,00 €

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And Cae-Terra Rouge

2021 ・ AOC Côtes de Provence
18,90 €

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And Cae-Terra Rosé

2023 ・ AOC Côtes de Provence
18,50 €

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Our expertise

Biodynamics

Fully biodynamic since 2018, Château Barbanau benefits from the least interventionist vineyard management possible. Soils are naturally enriched and ploughing is limited to preserve flora and fauna.

Come and discover this exceptional, bucolic estate on the heights of Roquefort la Bedoule.

The experience

Visit Château Barbanau

Cuvée Kalahari

A prestige cuvee from Château Barbanau in the Cassis AOC, Kalahari is aged for 12 months in Burgundy barrels. Clairette, marsanne, sauvignon and ugni blanc combine to create a wine with power, richness and substance.

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Clos Val Bruyère

AOC Cassis Clos Val Bruyère, a blend of clairette, marsanne, sauvignon and ugni blanc, is a Château Barbanau classic. It is characterized by white fruit and citrus aromas.

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And Cae-Terra Rouge

A powerful wine aged 12 months in barrel. And Cae-Terra Rouge presents notes of black fruits and spices typical of Grenache and Syrah. This Château Barbanau cuvée, with its rich tannins, leaves no one indifferent.

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And Cae-Terra Rosé

Château Barbanau's iconic cuvée, a blend of Grenache and Syrah, Et Cae-Terra Rosé is very gently pressed to preserve all its density and aromas of black and red berries.

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L'instant Rouge

L'Instant Rouge has a beautiful dark ruby color, structure and substance, while retaining a delicate side. Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon make up Château Barbanau's L'Instant Rouge cuvée.

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the estate

hectares of vines between Côtes de Provence and Cassis

location

meters above sea level, surrounded by a steep natural cirque

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