2021 PRESS KIT Summary WELCOME TO PROVENCE 04 HISTORY, COMMITMENT AND HERITAGE A WINE ESTATE IN THE HEART OF NATURE 07 THE ESSENCE OF THE ESTATE 08 WINERY & CELLAR 09 ORGANIC WINES THE ART OF LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST 1 1 LA TABLE SAINT-ROUX 12 THE SAINT-ROUX BAR & LOUNGE 13 A HAVEN IN THE HEART OF NATURE SHARED PLEASURES 16 SHARE, CREATE, CONNECT 17 COUNTRY STORE 18 GOAT FARM & CHEESEMAKING 19 ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDEN 20 ARTISANAL BREAD OVEN 22 KEY FIGURES 23 ABOUT MDCV 24 CONTACTS Welcome to Provence THE STORY BEGINS WITH A FARMHOUSE NESTLED AMIDST THE VINEYARDS HISTORY, COMMITMENT AND ROLLING HILLS OF 15TH CENTURY PROVENCE. ITS NAME, CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX, AS POETIC AS IT IS LITERAL, WAS GIVEN TO THE PROPERTY BY AN & Heritage ITALIAN NOBLEMAN, CHARMED BY THE RUST AND RUBY HUES OF THE LAND. Located near Le Cannet-des-Maures, In 2018, a complete remodel in the 30 minutes from Saint-Tropez, the purest Provencal style, respectful of estate flourished throughout the ages, local materials and using the farmhouse’s surviving the hurdles that punctuated its original stones, returned the entirety A wine estate committed many centuries of existence. Perhaps due of the vineyard and winery to its past in part to the families who owned it over glory. to organic farming and in perfect the years, whose reputation of generosity harmony with nature. toward the local population lead to the Nowadays, a stay at Château Saint- Château being considered virtuous and Roux means opting for an authentic and saintly.The farm’s identity remained strong enchanting experience of Provence. through the centuries, but it nonetheless Here, one gets a true taste of the “slow ended up falling into disuse and eventually living” lifestyle, and a wide choice of fun, ruin, near the end of the 20th century. eco-friendly and educational activities. CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX / 2021 PRESS KIT 4 Y BE EXPERIENCE, EXCURSION, ENCHANTMENT NE G R IN U S The estate includes an organic vineyard, O H J accommodation and reception rooms, a E E gourmet restaurant and lively bar, a 3 800m² R E H (50K sq. ft) organic vegetable garden, a T In the heart traditional bread oven, a goat farm and of Provence. cheesemaking facility, a country store and Managed by a passionate staff, the estate is tasting cellar, and even offers guided tours dedicated to promoting the organic on-site of the estate, to learn all about its flora and production of vines, wines, fresh fruits and fauna and the various trades of farming. vegetables, and artisan-made bread and Every experience has been carefully goat cheese. Born of a unique soil, products thought out to make Château Saint-Roux bearing the Château Saint-Roux signature a place of cherished shared experiences, are faithful expressions of this exceptional for all ages. terroir. CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX / 2021 PRESS KIT 5 A Wine Estate in the Heart of Nature BORDERING THE PLAINE DES MAURES NATURE PRESERVE, THE CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX THE ESSENCE TERROIR SPRAWLS OVER FORTY HECTARES (98 ACRES) OF ORGANICALLY CULTIVATED VINES, TWO-THIRDS OF WHICH IS AOP CLASSIFIED, WHILE ONE-THIRD BEARS THE IGP DISTINCTION. Crystalline and limestone soil and (Côtes du Rhône), Marselan (a Saint-Roux their authentic signature of the Estate Mediterranean climate make for cross between Cabernet Sauvignon character. wines with complex aromas. Rich and Grenache), Colombard, Merlot, in the essential elements iron and and Corsican Nielluccio. In collaboration with the Var bauxite and raised in perfect Chamber of Agriculture, the symbiosis with the olive trees that Rooted in the path of a windy vineyard maintains an experimental Château Saint-Roux share its growing areas, the estate’s corridor, Château Saint-Roux’s 1/2-hectare plot, where the behavior introduced a novel concept in grapes yield profound, distinctive vines are naturally protected of different grape varieties is wines. from disease, which offers great analyzed, in order to help them the Côtes de Provence wine advantages to organic farming. adapt to climate change. This Château Saint-Roux offers a Nowadays, the vineyard is tended parcel includes varieties that are growing area which has now remarkable palette of emblematic by hand, and 98% of the grapes particularly resistant to drought, become a model emulated in Provence grape varieties: Côtes de are harvested manually, in the cool as well as typical southern grapes Provence (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, hours of the night. Vinification is such as Mourvèdre gris and white, the entire region. Rolle, Mourvèdre) and also, the then triggered using natural local Touriga Nacional, Calabrese and more rustic and atypical Viognier yeasts that bring the wines of Mavrud. CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX / 2021 PRESS KIT 7 WINERY A CELLAR STEEPED IN HISTORY & Cellar WHERE THE MAGIC OF MODERN WINEMAKING HAPPENS. Veritable balance between tradition and modernity, the fully restored 300m² (3,200 sq ft) winemaking facility features the ancient vineyard’s original concrete vats, coexisting with a cutting-edge stainless-steel vat house. Outside, the “tulip” vats enable a gentle and homogenous vinification, perfect for red wines. The vinification process is activated by proprietary or «terroir» yeasts that intensify the complexity of the aromas and add soul and a unique signature to the wines. Tests conducted on the grapes made it possible to isolate five unique, certified local yeasts for the Château Saint-Roux wine blends. In order to seek the very best from the lees, the stage of cold stabilization is extended by 3 weeks. This approach is twice as long as a conventional fermentation and gives the grapes time to naturally express themselves. With this particular sort of methodology, Château Saint-Roux can achieve the most faithful reflection of its terroir’s expression and ensures the uniqueness of its wines. This approach contributes For an exceptional wine tourism experience, Château Saint-Roux’s winery welcomes all wine to the production of exceptional aficionados, both experienced and novice. The approaches and techniques applied on the wines, reputed for their estate are explained and demonstrated in a comprehensive way and completed by a wine remarkable aromas and unique tasting tour, with the guidance of a sommelier or personalities! wine expert. CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX / 2021 PRESS KIT 8 ORGANIC Wines Three colors of organic wines, rare for the Provencal terroir THE ASSORTMENT FEATURES A ROSÉ ESTATE WINE, AS WELL AS RED, WHITE AND ROSÉ SIGNATURE WINES, EACH WITH THEIR OWN DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER AND ALL CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Château Saint-Roux wines « CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX » « FRIPONNE » « LE PIGEONNIER » are available at the estate, The estate’s emblematic vintage An organic Vin du Pays des Maures Three organic vintages, red, white at fine wine shops and online at is an organic rosé, classified as an rosé named after one of the estate’s and rosé. AOP Côtes de Provence. cherished farm goats, whose portrait chateausaintroux-vin.com is featured on the wine label. CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX / 2021 PRESS KIT 9 CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX Organic Wine 2020 AOP CÔTES DE PROVENCE, ROSE CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX REVEALS A COMPLEXITY AND STRUCTURE RARE IN AOP CÔTES DE PROVENCE, WHICH IS SURE TO APPEAL TO CONNOISSEURS. IT IS THE FRUIT OF THE DISTINCTIVE SAINT-ROUX TERROIR. VINIFICATION FOOD PAIRING Harvested by hand in the cool hours of the This is not merely an aperitif wine, its night, the grapes are sent to the winery, complexity and structure also make it where they are pressed gently in order to a gourmet tasting wine. Pairs perfectly keep only the heart of the press. Cold- with grilled sea bass and Mediterranean stabulated on its musts for a few weeks, vegetables as well as a cheese plate with the wine ferments slowly with the help fresh summer fruits. of the estate’s proprietary yeasts. A few months’ aging on its fine lees completes the bouquet and contributes extra richness to the palate. SERVING TEMPERATURE 8° - 10°C. TASTING NOTES Beautiful peach color, expressive ripe fruit GRAPE VARIETIES nose (vine peach, exotic fruit and citrus). Grenache noir, Cinsault, Syrah, On the palate, a nice balance between Mourvèdre, Rolle freshness and volume. Structured, it reveals a beautiful vinosity that will appeal to connoisseurs. SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE 75cl : 16 € - Magnum : 34 € CHÂTEAU SAINT-ROUX / 2021 PRESS KIT 10 The Art of Living Life to its Fullest LA TABLE SAINT-ROUX A DELIGHTFUL CULINARY DESTINATION, LA TABLE SAINT-ROUX SERVES TRADITIONAL FRENCH CUISINE ROOTED IN THE LOCAL TERROIR, IN A CHEERFUL SPIRIT OF CONVIVIALITY. Chef Guillaume Rigaudias brings to Hard to resist dishes like slow-cooked pork life a farm-to-table gourmet menu with belly, gourmet goat cheese toasts or Provencal accents, in harmony with the the vegetable garden’s roasted stuffed day’s vegetable harvest and his inspiration. vegetables, are all perfect illustrations Each month, he curates his menu around of Château Saint-Roux’s commitment to a theme, showcasing seasonal and local offering up local and seasonal selections. dishes. Sunshine harvests, goat cheeses produced and matured on site, local fish Reminiscent of the paintings of Paul caught nearby, or plants foraged locally, Cézanne, born in nearby Aix-en-Provence, many are the ways to delight in the seasons the restaurant offers its guests an authentic of Provence. All naturally highlighted by and enchanting South of France setting. the estate’s organic signature wines. Stunning views of the estate’s vineyards and countryside from the sprawling terrace provide the perfect backdrop for the taste sensations on offer. PRICES Able to comfortably .• Three-course meal accommodate over appetizer, entrée and dessert: 35€ .• Two-course meal 100 guests indoors appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert: 25€ and 200 on the terrace, .• Sunday Brunch: 40€ - 20€ for La Table Saint-Roux is open youngsters aged 7-12; free for kids under 7 .• Group Rate: starting at 40€ seven days a week, all-inclusive - 1/4L estate wine, water, for lunch and dinner.