A little history... In 1921, 54 winegrowers created the Pierrefeu cooperative with which they jointly purchased 321 hectares. The following year, they produced their first Provence wines. The storage capacity of the cellar was then 6000 hectoliters. In order to follow the growth of the cooperative with the regular arrival of new members, a second building will be built in 1963 bringing the capacity to 28,300 hectoliters. Today it reaches 80,000 hectoliters. In 1978, the AOC (Appellation d'Origine Controlée) replaced the VDQS (Superior Quality Wines). This decree imposes a mandatory measure on the planting of the vine variety. The proportion must be 30% for the secondary grape (carignan, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, ugni blanc) and 70% for the main grape (syrah, grenache, cinsault, mourvèdre, tibouren). The cellar in a few figures Today, the vineyard has 650 hectares of AOC wines and VT wines (Vins de Table). The cooperative has 160 members who produce 35,000 hectoliters of Provence wines on average per year. The production is essentially 85% rosé wine, then 10% red wine and finally a small production of 5% white wine. Grape Varieties and Terroir The Pierrefeu vineyard, with its exceptional terroir, is the envy of people. Its wine is famous and known beyond French borders. The soil is varied and the roots nourish the plants which take their aromas from the soil. In the plains, the clay-limestone soil favors the growth of fennel and wild garlic. The soil is rich there and the vines do not suffer from drought thanks to underground water veins. On the slopes, thyme, rosemary, wild tea, lavender and juniper grows in mainly schist soil. This aromatic soil nourishes the vineyard and gives this unique taste to Pierrefeu wines. The grape variety of the cellar is made up of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvèdre for the rosés and reds. For the white we have rolle de l'ugni blanc and clairette. Aware of this heritage, the winegrowers do their best to preserve the quality of their wine. They pay particular attention to the encépagement which is made up of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvèdre for the rosé and red wines and of rolle, ugni blanc and clairette for the white wines. The association of these noble grape varieties, the exceptional terroir and the know-how of the Pierrefeu winegrowers allows the production of quality wines such as the “Cuvée des Coteaux”, the “Chateau Beauvais” and the “Cuvée Prestige”. To finish, take a drink and taste. Only your palate will tell you the secret of this beverage better than anyone. The different grape varieties: Grenache : It resists drought well and is quite productive. It gives wines that are tannic and rich in alcohol. Syrah : It is a quality grape variety. It gives very aromatic and complex wines. Cinsault : It gives aromatic and fine wines and very clear rosés. Carignan : It gives full-bodied, colorful and tannic wines. It is generally used for the vinification of red wines. Mourvèdre : It gives wines of good quality, tannic the first year but which soften over time. Ugni Blanc : It produces wines with low acidity. He's an alcoholic. Clairette : It gives full-bodied wines and brings acidity. Rolle : It is a qualitative grape that brings aromas of exotic fruits. French version Reception Presentation Range Online Store News Connections Contact & Access