The Triassic Earth
the origin of wine
THETerrebrune estateextends over 30 hectares on the geological exception that constitutes theTrias– a Tertiary limestone formation, over 200 million years old. Here, the soils, composed of thin layers of limestone pebbles and brown clay, rest on this highly decomposed limestone bedrock. The rock is crumbly and absorbs water; the roots penetrate deeply, and the plant draws nutrients and minerals from it. The property is located 3 kilometers as the crow flies from the sea and benefits from ideal conditions for theMourvèdre: sea spray provides this extra moisture to the plant that is dried out by the Mistral.
- This natural protection against downy mildew and powdery mildew.
- The cool nights of September favor the slow ripening of Mourvèdre berries, the foundation of red and rosé wines.
Delille family
Exceptional men
The estate was taken over byGeorge DelilleIn 1963, the vineyard underwent considerable work to restore it, repair the terraces, and replant the vines. Mr. Delille, a sommelier by training, quickly grasped the potential of this terroir planted with centuries-old olive trees, vines, and flowers. A winery was built using gravity flow to avoid pumping the grapes and juice, and in 1980, his son Reynald, a graduate in oenology, took over. A tireless worker,Reynald Delillecontinued the family work and implemented an organic and then biodynamic conversion, respecting the great terroir wines.
Terrebrune Estate
Character & know-how
The wines ofTerrebrune estateare exceptional inred, inwhiteand inpinkand offer incredible value for money. Designed for potential aging of 20 years or more, thered winesare at once delicate, precise, and chiseled. Unlike the majority ofBandolsThe reds are not about power. With age, they tend to develop Pinot Noir characteristics and retain remarkable length and freshness. The rarewhite winesare opulent and also offer avery long guardThese are excellent companions for enhancing a seafood dish, whether in a sauce or grilled. And what can be said about the rosés, except that they could be called "the best rosé in the world"? With theTerrebrune estate, one inevitably enters the world of the very finest wines ofProvence.
