Come and discover Château de la Tour de l'Evêque, an organic and biodynamic winegrowing estate set in the heart of an exceptional cirque of vines surrounded by the Maures hills.
The Sumeire family, who had already owned Font-Freye since 1933, acquired this vast estate near Pierrefeu-du-Var in 1958. Once an ecclesiastical property and the summer residence of the bishops of Toulon, the estate has the unusual distinction of bearing two names: Château La Tour de l'Évêque and Château La Tour Sainte-Anne, in reference to an ancient chapel that was once a place of pilgrimage.
Steeped in history, the estate is an integral part of the heritage of Provence and France. Today, the estate is run by Pierre François de Bernardi, nephew of Régine Sumeire. Régine Sumeire, a leading figure in Provençal winegrowing, left her mark on the history of rosé wine as one of the pioneers of pale rosés. In 1985, she created the cuvée Pétale de Rose, which has since become an emblematic reference in Provence.
With over 80 hectares of vines, Château La Tour de l'Évêque enjoys an exceptional landscape, nestling in a natural setting surrounded by the hills of the Maures.
Our practices: organic and biodynamic farming, horse-drawn ploughing, manual harvesting, sorting on the vine, massal selection.
Our principles: Respect for the terroir, gravity vinification, whole bunch pressing, Champagne press.
Discovering the estate:
The estate welcomes visitors in a warm, authentic setting.
Free admission and free tasting in the sales area.
Guided tour & tasting: €10 / person (approx. 1 h).
Guided tour & introduction to wine tasting: €12/person (approx. 1 hr 30 mins).
Visitors learn about the history of the estate, the cellars designed according to the gravity principle, wine-making practices, and a selection of vintages for tasting.
Reservation recommended at the estate.
Steeped in history, the estate is an integral part of the heritage of Provence and France. Today, the estate is run by Pierre François de Bernardi, nephew of Régine Sumeire. Régine Sumeire, a leading figure in Provençal winegrowing, left her mark on the history of rosé wine as one of the pioneers of pale rosés. In 1985, she created the cuvée Pétale de Rose, which has since become an emblematic reference in Provence.
With over 80 hectares of vines, Château La Tour de l'Évêque enjoys an exceptional landscape, nestling in a natural setting surrounded by the hills of the Maures.
Our practices: organic and biodynamic farming, horse-drawn ploughing, manual harvesting, sorting on the vine, massal selection.
Our principles: Respect for the terroir, gravity vinification, whole bunch pressing, Champagne press.
Discovering the estate:
The estate welcomes visitors in a warm, authentic setting.
Free admission and free tasting in the sales area.
Guided tour & tasting: €10 / person (approx. 1 h).
Guided tour & introduction to wine tasting: €12/person (approx. 1 hr 30 mins).
Visitors learn about the history of the estate, the cellars designed according to the gravity principle, wine-making practices, and a selection of vintages for tasting.
Reservation recommended at the estate.
