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Cecile and Philippe BENEZET
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Route de Pierrefeu
83390 Cuers Var France

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The property encompasses 20 hectares (approximatively 50 acres), all classified as ‘Côtes de Provence’ AOC (controlled provenance). 

We grow several types of grape, all typical of the region: Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, mourvèdre, Syrah, Rolle, Petite Clairette du Var. On average, our grapevines are 40 years old – the oldest trees being more than a century old. 


Red wines
A blend of 3 types of grapes: Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre.
The ‘Cuvée Bastien’ (a wine named after our first son Bastien) is raised in cisterns fror 2 to 3 years. Ready for consumption. Best matches: red meats, cheeses.
The ‘Cuvée des Gravoches’ is raised for 12 months in «boutes» oak barrels from the Allier region (France), thus its light oak flavor. Ready for consumption or for keep. Best served with game or stews. 

Rosé wines
A blend of 3 types of grapes: Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah.
The ‘Cuvée Camille’ (a wine named after our daughter Camille) is raised in cisterns. The 3 grapes are fermented separately. Its color is of translucid pink, with fine, delicate aroma of fruits. To be served with white meats, fish, exotic dishes, desserts…

White wine
A blend of 2 types of grapes: Rolle and Petite Clairette du Var.
The ‘Cuvée Antoine’ (a wine named after our second son Antoine) is a dry white wine raised in cisterns, then stirred to build flavor. Its color is of pale gold with a touch of green and its aromas of flowers and oranges. To be served as an aperitif or with fish, seafood, chocolate, desserts…