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Chateau Virant

Château Virant is a unique estate, located at the foot of Sainte Victoire and distinguished by its size, the personality of its owners and the projects it develops around the production of quality and renowned wines and olive oils.

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The Château Virant oil mill, bearer of the label "Living Heritage Company" décerné par le ministère de l'économie, is part of 10 most visited businesses in the region, with an average of 250 crossings per day. Many current and future projects on the estate should attract even more visitors. Chateau Virant inaugurated a family museum, educational and original dedicated to the two inseparable activities of the field : le vin et l'huile d'olive. Dans ce musée de la vigne et de l'olivier, you can learn more about the work of the men and women who work on site and even see their work with your own eyes. Everything is open to visit here, Of course, respectfully.

Chateau Virant

  • Le Château Virant est situé près d'Aix-en-Provence, au cœur d'un paysage provençal.
  • The property is overlooked by the rocky outcrop of Wirant, d'où elle tire son nom.
  • Since 1632, the estate cultivates both vines and olive trees.
  • It has belonged to Robert and Noële Cheylan since 1974.

The modernization of Château Virant

  • Since their acquisition, Robert and Noële Cheylan undertook a major modernization campaign.
  • Aujourd'hui, le Chateau Virant account 200 ha of vines and 35 ha d'oliviers.
  • The clay-limestone soils and the dry and hot micro-climate of the estate allow sustainable agriculture.

The grape varieties of Château Virant

  • The grape varieties of Château Virant are varied : syrah, cabernet sauvignon, grenache, carignan, merlot and caladoc for red wines ; rolle, Clairette, any white, bourboulenc and sauvignon blanc for white wines.
  • This diversity of grape varieties makes it possible to produce a range of 15 red wine vintages, rosés and whites, ranging from easy-drinking fruity wines to more complex cuvées for laying down.

The wines of Château Virant

  • The wines of Château Virant are produced in the three colors : rouge, rosé and white.
  • They are suitable for all palates, ranging from accessible fruity wines to cuvées for laying down with subtle aromas of vanilla and caramel, aged in oak barrels.

The Château Virant oil mill

  • Le moulin à huile Château Virant produit de l'huile d'olive de très haute qualité grâce à des méthodes et équipements modernes.
  • L'entreprise possède un savoir-faire d'excellence dans la production d'huile d'olive grâce à la qualité de ses équipements et du savoir-faire mis en œuvre à chaque étape de production.
  • Le moulin produit une huile d'olive unique, available in four products with different organoleptic benefits.

Other activities of Château Virant

  • La cave du Château Virant est composée d'une partie souterraine construite en 1632 et d'une partie centrale édifiée en 1897.
  • Le bâtiment accueillant les salles d'embouteillage et le moulin à huile a été construit en 1996 en respectant l'architecture existante.
  • The reception hall of 200 m², old sheepfold of the domain, is a magical and warm place where receptions are organized, des cours de cuisine et des séminaires d'analyse sensorielle.