Domaine des Sarrins

The name of the estate "Les Sarrins" comes from the legend in which a Saracen (Arab) war chief was killed on the site in an attempt to conquer East Provence in 11th century. The vineyards of Château des Sarrins cover 22 hectares around the village of Saint-Antonin du Var. Here in the northern Var about 50 km inland, the vineyards are not planted on the valley floors but on the slopes at 230-250 metres above sea level and the soil is mainly chalk and clay".
The premium wine carries the Appellation Contrôlée “Côte de Provence” and is sold under the name “Château des Sarrins”. Our white wine – also a premium wine- cannot carry the appellation “Côte de Provence” because it is not a blend but of a one grape variety only: Rolle. It remains a high quality wine, vinified and aged in barrels and is sold under the name of “Les Sarrins”, carrying the appellation “Vin de Pays du Var”.