The History of the Barbanau " Château "
Vines were first planted in Roman times by the inhabitants of Rocca Fortis, the predecessor of the old “ château ” of Roquefort.
When Romain Tchenio joined the estate, he became part of a long history shaped by generations of winemakers. Today, he carries on that legacy with a simple conviction: each cuvée must capture a fleeting moment, a snapshot, a slice of life at château.
Our history
Over a century of history
When he discovered Barbanau, he recognized its rare potential: high-altitude vineyards, a building full of character, and an estate just waiting to come into its own. Since then, he has surrounded himself with passionate experts, restructured the vineyard, and dedicated himself day in and day out to bringing out the full uniqueness of this exceptional place.
But Barbanau’s growth isn’t limited to the vineyard and wine. Romain also wants to make the estate a place for living and sharing, where everyone can come to discover the terroir, taste the wines, or extend their stay.
the estate
location
Respect for the earth
Care for the environment with biodynamics
The vineyard has been restructured with a long-term vision in mind, with targeted replanting and the gradual introduction of adapted rootstocks. New work is being carried out, notably in forest management to prevent forest fires. Situated between two nature reserves, the estate is committed to preserving biodiversity. We favor natural grassing, annual grazing of sheep to weed and enrich the soil, and limited mechanization.
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Barbanau
Our address
Château Barbanau
Hamlet of Roquefort
13830 Roquefort-la-Bédoule
Pay us a visit
Monday through Saturday
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and holidays
Contact us for other time slots
+33 (0)4 42 73 14 60
Monday through Saturday,
from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Contact us for other times
+33 (0)4 42 73 14 60
Stockists & trade enquiries
commercial@chateau-barbanau.
+33 (0)6 12 78 03 44
