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Château Cavalier

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Inland Provence

There is no arguing about tastes and colours: at Château Cavalier they are indivisible. Located in the magnificent Côtes de Provence appellation, the château bathes in the contrasting light and shade that inspire rosés as vivacious as they are elegant.

Welcome to a flamboyant vineyard,
in the heart of inland Provence.

100% rosé

The property is exclusively dedicated to making rosé wine. Far from a passing fad, Château Cavalier prefers perfection to fragmentation.

Grand Cavalier Château Cavalier Cuvée Marafiance Château Cavalier Terre de Provence 360 de Cavalier

132 contiguous
hectares

Château Cavalier glows in the foothills of the Massif des Maures, in Vidauban, in the Var. A vineyard of 132 contiguous hectares, naturally bordered by surrounding woodland.

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Natural

At Château Cavalier, wines are fermented using natural yeasts. An abundant terroir, for a richly aromatic wine.

Soil and water

Cavalier is the name of the stream that flows through the property. Draining the soils of different plots, it contributes to the natural irrigation of the vines.

Freshness

At Château Cavalier, grapes ripen slowly on cool summer nights. The fog that rises from the vineyard every morning bears witness to this phenomenon.

Grappe
Vigne

360 degrees

From the top of the Sainte-Brigitte hill, visitors enjoy a panoramic view of the property, their gaze directed by a specially constructed orientation table. This vista provided the inspiration for Cavalier’s “Cuvée 360”.

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Culture

Certified Terra Vitis since 2012, Château Cavalier is committed to sustainable development. Working methods are designed to respect humankind and the environment, to better manage the vines and to preserve life.

Terra Vitis

Inland Provence

Far from the commotion of coastline, inland Provence is a calm, authentic haven. Its sense of serenity contrasts with the intense red of the soil. In this peaceful environment, Château Cavalier takes the time to grow the finest grapes.

Character

Behind a limpid, pale hue, Chateau Cavalier’s wines display a strong character. Gourmet rosés combine finesse and aromatic richness, for expressing a full-bodied provençal personality.

Mains tenant de la terre
Cuve

Temperature

At Château Cavalier, the summers are hot and dry. As such, the cellars have been entirely redesigned to master the art of temperature control, a major characteristic of the terroir and a sine qua non for making high quality wines.

Ambition

Considerable effort and investment have been directed towards vineyard management and vinification. As the growing number of awards would attest, Château Cavalier fully merits its place alongside the finest wines the Provence region has to offer.

Colour

Proudly provençal, Château Cavalier’s wines display a single colour, an ode to the flamboyant hues of their terroir...

Night-time harvest

The grapes are harvested at night, with the vines safely veiled under a delicate layer of mist, conserving their freshness, like a sweet dream barely recalled.

The people of Cavalier

Philippe Castel
Philippe Castel

A true visionary, he works daily with the technical team to provide strategic direction. The vast experience he has acquired working on the different family properties is of great use at Château Cavalier.

Olivier Dauga
Cédric Pla

Grandson of a winegrower, he is in charge of the technical management of the Castel family properties. Oenoloque graduated from the University of Dijon, he cut his teeth in prestigious properties both in France and abroad.

A Flam boyantdiner

Combining textures, balancing flavours: the fine dining experience is all about finesse. This table was dressed in pink. A langoustine tartare joins Château Cavalier to play an elegant, energetic symphony. A truly flamboyant approach to dining.

A langoustine tartare joins Château Cavalier to play an elegant, energetic symphony. A truly flamboyant approach to dining.

Château Cavalier – Grand Cavalier is perfect on its own or with a meal.

Château Cavalier – Grand Cavalier is an elegant pairing for desserts like this luxuriant raspberry pavlova.

Château Cavalier Terre de Provence

Grand Cavalier

Notre dame des anges

Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Rolle

A blend of great southern varietals, alongside Cabernet-Sauvignon, make for an authentic “gourmet” rosé.

Colour: Lovely pale lychee pink.

Nose: Powerful, explosive and complex. The high proportion of Cabernet and Mourvèdre adds aromas of red fruit (raspberries, red currants etc.), citrus (grapefruit, lychees) and complex spicy aromas. Floral and mineral aromas come through after aeration.

Mouth: Very elegant and stylish. The aromatic palette becomes more complex with spicy notes joining the floral, citrus and red fruit aromas. The very fine and well-balanced structure is followed by a fresh finish with mineral notes.

90/100 Decanter, 2021 vintage
92/100 Wine Advocate, 2019 vintage
91/100 Decanter, Millésime 2019
Château Cavalier Cuvée Marafiance

Marafiance

Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Rolle, Sémillon, Cabernet-Sauvignon

An opulent blend, Marafiance is an expressive pairing for a wide variety of cuisines.

Colour: Pale pink, raspberry with bluish tints.

Nose: Very complex with an intense first nose showing notes of citrus and red fruit. The second nose develops floral and spicy aromas within an ensemble of great finesse.

Mouth: Very elegant and fine on the palate with red fruit and citrus. Floral and mineral notes then develop. The complex, aromatic finish creates a lovely acidic tension.

90/100 Wine Advocate, 2019 vintage
Château Cavalier Cuvée Marafiance

Terre de Provence

Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Carignan

An archetypal blend makes for an authentic inland Provence rosé.

Colour: Lovely bright pale salmon

Nose: Complex with aromas of citrus, tropical and yellow fruit with a hint of spice.

Mouth: Long finish with notes of sweet spices and citrus underpinned by nice acidic tension.

Silver, Concours de Bruxelles, 2020 vintage
360 de Cavalier

360 de Cavalier

Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Rolle

A fresh and aromatic blend, ideal on its own or with barbecues.

Colour: Lovely bright and very pale lychee pink.

Nose: Aromas of fresh citrus, tropical fruit and red berries with hints of pear.

Mouth: Fresh, aromatic and lemony on the palate. Shows complexity and leads to a finish with notes of citrus, red and yellow fruit.

Châteaux et Domaines Castel

Château Cavalier is one of the jewels in the Castel Family Estates crown.

The Family Estates are an expression of our expertise, our passion for terroir, and our commitment to sustainability.

We have specialized in French wine since our establishment over 60 years ago. As both winemakers and wine merchants, Castel Châteaux & Grands Crus’ fine wine expertise has continually grown and evolved to the present day.

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