Our Biodynamic vineyards
CHÂteau Barbanau
27 hectares in Côtes de Provence and Cassis entirely biodynamic
Château Barbanau lies at an elevation of 400 meters, between the Calanques of Cassis and the Sainte-Baume Nature Park, at the westernmost edge of the Côtes de Provence appellation. It is here, at the very point where Provence meets the sea, that our vines find their balance. The altitude and northeast exposure provide coolness; the open sea brings light; and the stone gives the wine its purity.
At Barbanau, the diversity of grape varieties reflects the natural richness and complexity of the terroir and gives rise to a collection of exceptional wines under the Cassis & Côtes de Provence AOC.
Very old Rolle, Ugni, Clairette, Sémillon, Marsanne, and Sauvignon for the whites; fine Grenache and Syrah for the reds; and elegant Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah for the rosés.
In response to global warming, we are also adapting our choices: Bourboulenc, a white grape variety that is more drought-resistant, has recently been added to our lineup. This is our way of preparing for the future, without ever compromising the identity of our wines.
Vines in Harmony with Life
Biodynamic craftsmanship
For us, biodynamics is not a prescribed method but a way of life that we practice in the vineyard every day. We’ve been farming organically since 2008 and biodynamically since 2018, and we move forward with humility, letting nature guide our actions.
As soon as he arrived, Romain Tchenio wanted to restore the landscape’s natural vitality. He had long hedges and more cypress trees planted. Olive trees were moved to create windbreaks, and rare species and honey plants were introduced. About twenty cherry trees were also replanted, reviving a tradition on the estate, which once had many of them. Plowing is also kept to a minimum to preserve the microfauna and flora.
Biodynamic farming sometimes takes on more unexpected forms: depending on the season, sheep graze among the rows of vines to minimize tilling and maintain the soil, while bees ensure abundant pollination.
"Respect for the land and for time, to produce an exceptional wine."
Romain Tchenio
From Grapes to Wine
Elegant, well-balanced wines
Winemaking is the natural extension of vineyard work. The grapes are harvested 100% by hand. They are then placed in crates and transported to the winery in a refrigerated truck to preserve their extreme freshness until they reach the press.
For white and rosé wines, the crates feed directly into the press. Only the grapes intended for red wines are destemmed. At every stage, we strive to minimize handling and preserve the integrity of the grapes by using gravity in the cellar.
Everything is then designed to bring out the purest expression of the terroir: native yeasts, gentle pressing, and limited punch-downs for the reds—just enough to break up the cap. New fermentation vessels have been introduced, and temperatures are carefully controlled to preserve aromatic freshness during fermentation.
Each vintage is thus the result of a dialogue between tradition and innovation, patience and intuition. More than just a technique, it is a philosophy: guiding the wine, rather than forcing it.
Experience
Come discover
, the Barbanau web Château
Our historic estate opens its doors for you to discover it through various festive or bucolic experiences that will take you behind the scenes of our vineyard.
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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
