Today, Peyrassol is known as a Provençal estate producing a wide range of delicious wines, mostly rosés. They are staples on our shelves during the warmer months, and with good reason — great rosé can... Read More

Today, Peyrassol is known as a Provençal estate producing a wide range of delicious wines, mostly rosés. They are staples on our shelves during the warmer months, and with good reason — great rosé can be found all over the globe, but its birthplace is in Provence.

Ideally situated between Cannes and Marseille, a mere 10 miles from the Mediterranean, Peyrassol sits in a perfect place to make wine. The site is ancient, and the first harvest was reported in 1256. Yes, the 13th century, when it was occupied by the Knights Templar and served as a respite for weary (and thirsty) travelers. Since then, wine has continually been made here, even during wars and revolutions. Since purchasing the estate in 2001, the current proprietor, Philippe Austury, has invested heavily in the estate, implementing organic techniques and upgrading the winery and its cellars.

And 2022, everything made at this address is certified organic, an impressive feat made slightly easier by the advantageous climate of Provence. Plentiful sunshine and brisk breezes help to keep disease at bay (just as they make a day at the beach that much better). However, these same elements, combined with Peyrassol’s rocky soils, help to limit yields, and thus, produce wines of great concentration and intensity.