Why it matters
The producer
Laurence Berlemont is the consulting winemaker at Château de Chausse. The estate's range covers three colours under the Côtes de Provence appellation. Yves and Roseline Schelcher founded the property in 1990, and Charles S. Cohen and his wife purchased it in 2016.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
Château de Chausse lies nine miles south of St. Tropez in La Croix-Valmer, within the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Its vineyards have sandy clay and schist soils. Côtes de Provence is the appellation carried by its rosé, red and white wines, so one regional name spans the full colour range.
Wines to know
The range in view
Château de Chausse Rosé is made from Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. The 2023 vintage produced 40,000 bottles. Château de Chausse Red is a 2018 Côtes de Provence red. Château de Chausse White is the white wine in the range, while the 2019 white was made entirely from Rolle.
The white wine shows a limpid, brilliant appearance, with white flowers, acacia and peach on the nose. Fine acidity leads into a fresh, long palate with harmonious citrus tones.