Discover wines from Château La Sable
You can discover our wines in our wine shop in the estate.
But please call us on 06 95 25 79 98 before coming, we may be in the vines or the the cellar!
You will be able to taste our range: 2 rosés, 2 whites and 2 reds.
Our family vineyard is located in the Luberon Natural Park.
The Luberon mountain gives a special climate to the surrounding plains: the differences in temperature between cool nights and sunny days, as well as the altitude, gives their freshness to our wines.
We are committed to produce a quality wine while respecting the environment. We started our journey to Organic farming in 2018 and we are now fully certified.
Most of our soils are sandy, hence the estate name “La Sable”.
At an altitude between 250 m and 350m, our vines, aged 15 to 50 years old, give fine and elegant wines.
Our first harvest in September 2018
After acquiring the vineyard, we have kept the best vines planted between 1967 and 1969 on a very special terroir made of sand and silt. We started our journey to organic farming in 2018 and we are now fully Organic certified.
Our first harvest was in the autumn of 2018, which was done manually to protect these frail old vines.
In the cellar as well as in the vineyard, we are trying to intervene as little as possible to let the terroir express itself.
Our grape varieties are typical of the Rhone Valley Vineyards
Grape varieties are typical of the Rhone Valley and south of France: Grenache, Syrah and Cinsaut in red and rosé; Rolle, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette, Ugni Blanc and Grenache blanc in white.
You can now enjoy our 2023 rosé and white “le petit m”, and the 2022 white “M” and red, while the 2023 red is still maturing in the cellar.
We will be happy to welcome you at the vineyard for a tasting of our range!
Château la Sable Rosé
APPELLATION: A.O.P. Luberon
GRAPE VARIETIES: Grenache (45%), Syrah (40%), Rolle (15%)
TERROIR: Sandy terroir, at an altitude of 250m, facing south and protected on the mountain-side by a forest, which promotes biodiversity. In this sandy soil, the vines can go very deep, which amplifies the original expression of this terroir.
HARVEST: Hand-harvest in small 20kg cases
WINE MAKING: Light pressing of whole bunches, with a pneumatic press to limit the colour extraction. Alcoholic fermentation for about 2 weeks at low temperature to protect aromas. Aging on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
TASTING NOTES: Intense notes of red and white fruits on the nose. On the palate, it is ample with the same white fruits and raspberry flavours. Long and fresh finish.
Château la Sable Rouge
APPELLATION: A.O.P. Luberon
GRAPE VARIETIES: Syrah 67%, Grenache 17%, Carignan 16%. From 20 to 55 years old vines
TERROIR: Sandy terroir, at an altitude of 270m, facing south and protected on the mountain-side by a forest, which promotes biodiversity. In this sandy soil, the vines can go very deep, which amplifies the original expression of this terroir.
HARVEST: Hand-harvest in small 20kg cases
WINE MAKING: Selective sorting of the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation for about 3 weeks. Alternating daily plunging and pumping over to allow for a delicate and slow extraction
of colour and flavour. Aging for 80% in oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES: Very fruity on the nose, with a dominant of fresh red fruits. Well balanced on the palate, with soft tannins. Long finish with red fruits and notes of violet.
Serve around 15-17°C
Château la Sable Rosé Cuvée « Incarnat »
APPELLATION: A.O.P. Luberon
GRAPE VARIETIES: Syrah (55%), Grenache (45%)
TERROIR: Sandy terroir, at an altitude of 250m, facing south and protected on the mountain-side by a forest, which promotes biodiversity. In this sandy soil, the vines can go very deep, which amplifies the original expression of this terroir.
HARVEST: Hand-harvest in small 20kg cases
WINE MAKING: light pressing of whole bunches, with a pneumatic press to limit the colour extraction. Alcoholic fermentation for about 2 weeks at low temperature to protect aromas. Aging 5 months in oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES: Intense nose of strawberry and raspberry and a light touch of brioche. On the palate, it is ample and round with cherry and strawberry flavours and subtle vanilla notes, and a long finish.
White wine Cuvée « Le Grand M »
APPELLATION: I.G.P. Méditerranée
GRAPE VARIETIES: Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, typical of the Rhône Valley. The vines are 15 to 25 years old.
TERROIR: The vines are located in Cadenet (Provence), in the Luberon Natural Park. They are at an altitude of 350 meters and surrounded by olive trees and oak trees. The soil is fresh and made of clay, on terraces well windswept and facing north-west, which makes it perfectly adapted for these white grape varieties.
WINE MAKING: Hand-harvest in small cases. Hand selection of the grapes. Light pressing of whole bunches, with a pneumatic press. Alcoholic fermentation for about 2 weeks in large oak barrels (600 litres). Aging of 8 months in the same barrels.
TASTING NOTES: Shiny, pale yellow colour. Rich and complex, it has pear aromas and notes of elderflowers. Round on the palate with a good freshness, it has a great balance and length, with notes of pear, white flowers and toasted almonds.
The letter M comes from the vineyard location, a place called “Mauconseil”, across the road from La Sable, our original vineyard.
White wine cuvée « le petit M »
APPELLATION: AOP Luberon
GRAPE VARIETIES: Rolle 56%, Marsanne 27%, Roussanne 17%
TERROIR: The vines are located in Cadenet, in the Luberon Natural Park. They are at an altitude of 350 meters and surrounded by olive trees and oak trees. The soil is fresh and made of clay, on terraces well windswept and facing north-west, which makes it perfectly adapted for these white grape varieties.
WINE MAKING: Hand-harvest in small cases. Hand selection of the grapes. Light pressing of whole bunches, with a pneumatic press. Alcoholic fermentation for about 2 weeks at low temperature to protect flavours. Aging in stainless steal tanks on fine lees.
TASTING NOTES: Limpid, brilliant and crystalline, pale yellow colour with silver highlights. Expressive and delicate on the nose, this wine reveals intense aromas of apricot, peach and citrus. These fruity notes are enhanced by delicate floral notes. On the palate, this wine is well-balanced, with a full, fleshy attack that evolves towards greater freshness and liveliness, and a very elegant, saline finish.
The letter M comes from the vineyard location, a place called “Mauconseil”, across the road from La Sable, our original vineyard.
Les Choupissons Rouge
APPELLATION: Vin de France
GRAPES VARIETIES: Syrah 100%
TERROIR: Sandy terroir, at an altitude of 270m, facing south and protected on the mountain-side by a forest, which promotes biodiversity. In this sandy soil, the vines can go very deep, which amplifies the original expression of this terroir.
WINE MAKING: Hand-harvested, short maceration of whole bunches in concrete vats. Gentle pressing and short ageing in vats to maintain freshness and fruitiness.
TASTING NOTES :Clear and light ruby color. Delicate on the nose with notes of fresh red fruit, raspberry and strawberry. On the palate, red fruit aromas, velvety, light texture. Ideal as a light, fresh summer wine.
ALCOHOL: 12%
Serve around 15-17°C
We regularly take in a few young orphan hedgehogs from the LPO in Buoux (local branch of the French Bird Protection League). These hedgehogs help us fight caterpillars. Along with blue tits, chickadees and bats, they help maintain our biodiversity balance.
