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Wine Interest &
Activities
Wine making has been a way of life at Château de Berne
since 1750, and 80 of the estate’s 600 hectares are devoted to
vineyards.
Every wine is a subtle mix of nature’s influence and man’s
expertise, and at Château de Berne we have perfected a balance
between the two.
The composition and quality of the different soils give our
grapes a unique flavour, while the expertise of our wine-makers
guarantees extremely high levels of quality control.
Our vines are looked after with the greatest of care, and
produce wines which are thought to be among the very best.
In achieving this, we combine age-old traditions with the finest
modern technology.
To accompany the fine food, service and ambience, an inspired
selection of wine is offered, including the château’s very own
vintages, harvested from the traditional Provence grape
varieties: Semillon, Rolle and Ugni-blanc for the whites; and
Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cabernet-Sauvignon for
the reds and rosés.
The Vines:
Our vines face
south/southeast at an altitude of around 300m where they are
exposed to an average of 3000 hours of sunshine and 650 mm of
rain each year. In this prized location the vines flourish,
aided by the mistral winds that remove any excess rain, dew and
humidity that could damage the quality of the grapes.
White grape varieties:
Ugni Blanc, Sémillon , Rolle and Clairette
Rosé and red grape varieties:
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre,
Carignan
Winery: Today, Château de Berne
excels in every aspect of vine care, harvest, production,
storage and appreciation.
Our excellent facilities allow us to produce 400,000 bottles in
our winery and we are always delighted to welcome individual
guests or groups of visitors to our working vineyards, cellars
and Wine School.
Wine Tasting and tours: Winemaking has
been a way of life on the estate since 1750, making Château de
Berne the perfect place for wine aficionados to indulge their
passion. From seed to storage, our resident experts will inspire
you with talks and workshops, encompassing:
• Tours of the vineyards, cellars and wine school
• Wine tasting and appreciation
• Guidance on choosing and arranging a cellar
The Wines:
• Grande Cuvée
This full-bodied, racy wine was only produced in a single year,
1999. An extraordinary Syrah crop produced an exceptional wine.
• Cuvée Spéciale
Powerful and classic, these wines are the estate’s finest. The
very best grapes are carefully selected on the vine and
harvested by hand only once they have completely matured. The
grape varieties chosen are known as ‘improvers’ and produce well-structured
red, white and rosé wines with an impressive depth of flavour.
• Cuvée Terres de Berne
These fresh, expressive young wines are very typical of the area
and are drunk at all occasions.
• Wild Pig
This delicious sparkling rosé wine is an ideal and original
choice for special occasions. Its delicate bubbles reveal hints
of raspberry and strawberry.
• Cuvée Justine
An typical sparkling white Provence wine, Cuvée Justine is
equally appreciated as an aperitif or as a very agreeable wine
to accompany food.
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