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Domaine de la Sanglière

Provence

Address:

Domaine de la Sanglière, Route de Léoube, Bormes-les-Mimosas, France, Bormes-les-Mimosas, Provence, France

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First Vintage:

1980

PRESTIGE

3

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Summary

Where Mediterranean waters meet Provence terroir, Domaine de la Sanglière commands 42 hectares of coastal perfection just 600 feet from the sea on Cape Bénat's protected peninsula. This family-run estate transforms unique mica schist soils into wines that capture the essence of Bormes-les-Mimosas' extraordinary maritime microclimate.

Brothers Franck and Olivier Fabre represent the passionate stewardship that defines Domaine de la Sanglière's approach to coastal winemaking.

Their philosophy centers on expressing the distinctive terroir of Cape Bénat, where cooling sea breezes, 300 days of annual sunshine, and quartz-rich mica schist soils create conditions found nowhere else in Provence. The Fabre brothers employ traditional methods adapted to their unique coastal environment, allowing the maritime influence and mineral-driven soils to speak through every bottle.

Their commitment to environmental preservation aligns with the estate's protected status, ensuring this remarkable terroir remains intact for future generations.

The estate's signature wines showcase how Mediterranean proximity transforms classic Provence varietals. Cooling sea breezes and low humidity create extended growing seasons, while the mica schist soils rich in quartz impart distinctive freshness, elegance, and subtle saline notes that define the Domaine de la Sanglière style.

Each wine reflects the unique coastal terroir of Cape Bénat, where traditional winemaking meets maritime influence.

The estate's ultra-premium wines demonstrate how location and careful viticulture create wines of exceptional character and aging potential. Visiting Domaine de la Sanglière offers an exclusive glimpse into coastal Provence winemaking at its finest.

The estate's location on protected Cape Bénat provides breathtaking Mediterranean views while showcasing the unique terroir that defines these remarkable wines. Tastings reveal how the brothers Fabre translate their coastal terroir into wines of distinctive character and elegance.

The estate's commitment to preserving its natural environment creates an authentic experience where visitors understand the profound connection between place and wine. Experience the extraordinary terroir of coastal Provence at Domaine de la Sanglière, where maritime influence meets traditional winemaking mastery.

Contact the estate to arrange your exclusive tasting and discover why Cape Bénat's protected peninsula produces some of Provence's most distinctive wines.

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