Château Roubine at Agecotel
Château Roubine, Côtes de Provence wines
Ms. Valerie Rousselle, owner of Château Roubine, was presenting her famous Cotes de Provence wines during the 25th edition of Agécotel. Related to the history of Provence since the dawn of time, the vineyard, formerly owned by the Templars, is located in the heart of the Var, between Lorgues and Draguignan. Historically known since the fourteenth century, the Knights Templar gave it to the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem in 1307. Its strategic position on the Roman Road called Giulian and its particular beauty made it an absolute must. The Château Roubine is so one of the oldest vineyards in France and covers 130 hectares in one piece of which 72 hectares of vines. In 1955, Château Roubine is part of the 23 vineyards recognized by decree "Cru Classé" Cotes de Provence. The wines presented to the public such as the classic white wines such as Ugni Blanc, Semillon, Rolle and Clairette, and red, the Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Carignan, and small Var wines have been enjoyed without moderation by many lovers of fine wines visiting the show. Let's note, on the stand, the friendly presence of prestigious of the chef Denis Fetisson from the "Amandier" restaurant in Mougins.
