Welcome to the heart of the Bandol vineyards
A dry-stone wall in dazzling sunlight, a darting movement, the perfume of garrigue and pine. Camouflaged amongst the stones, a gecko stops still. So close and yet so elusive, she looks you in the eye. Welcome to the heart of Bandol wine country. A field of ancient olive trees, a plot of old vines of Mourvèdre clinging to a steep slope, and opposite, the Mediterranean Sea reaching out to the horizon and merging with the clear blue sky. Our work, our energy and our history are all rooted here. Come with us to discover the birthplace of our wines, Le Moulin de la Roque.
A mosaic of terroirs
Bandol is a vast natural amphitheatre planted with vines, looking out to the Mediterranean sea. It is an encounter between sun, sea, wind, rock and vegetation. Producers here are the go-betweens that help bring the best out of each element. Our vineyard is protected from northerly air flows by the Sainte-Baume and Mont Caume mountains. The hillsides are bathed in sunshine all year round and are regularly subject to Mistral winds. They also have some of the lowest rainfall in France.
Committed to quality and a sustainable future
At Moulin de la Roque, respecting our natural ecosystem is a priority and has made us a benchmark producer of AOC Bandol wines. We have been focused on an environmentally responsible approach since 2007. Today we are working collectively towards HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. Our goal is to be certified HVE 3 for all our production by 2023. A growing proportion of our vineyards are certified organic each year. In 2022, this will be the case for 30% of all our winegrowers’ plots.
Families working together with the same values
Moulin de la Roque is the work of a group of winegrowing families united in the same goal; men and women driven by the same love of their work and the land of Bandol. Since the foundation of Moulin de la Roque in 1950, we have worked together in a cooperative and supportive spirit.
A unique range of wines in Bandol
Thanks to this diverse array of terroirs, we are able to produce red, rosé and white Bandol from plot or terroir selections. These are then bottled as such or blended, offering customers one of the largest available selections of AOC Bandol wines each year.
We believe in offering wines for all wine-drinking occasions. From easy-going picnic wines for sharing beneath an olive tree to true food wines that will pair with the most sophisticated gourmet dishes, we are committed to satisfying all your needs.
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