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La Clef de Saint Thomas

La Clef de Saint Thomas

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The Key of Saint Thomas, the other family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Acquired in 2006 by Philippe Kessler, today it is his wife, Sophie Kessler-Matière, who manages this 12-hectare estate, planted in several plots around the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre for reds, Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, and Grenache for whites flourish on these parcels, constituting a "patchwork" of terroirs: - to the south, the rolled pebbles of Les Serres where old Grenaches express themselves - to the north, Les Charbonnières on clay sands, where the white varietals and Syrah assert their fruitiness - to the west, on sandstone terroirs for a very "Châteauneuf" typicity. The grapes, harvested manually in mid-September, are vinified in the cellars located on the estate in the heart of the village.

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LA JASSO DE CALISSANNE

Historical property of 1,200 hectares in Provence, Château Calissanne combines nature, history, and expertise since Antiquity, with Gaulish, Roman, and Templar influences. Modernized since 2001 by the Kessler family, the estate continues to excel in the production of high-quality wines and olive oils under the leadership, since 2008, of Sophie Kessler-Matière. Located at the foot of majestic limestone cliffs, Château Calissanne benefits from a unique microclimate that blends aridity and humidity, ideal for its 25 vineyard plots. This exceptional terroir allows for a diversity of emblematic grape varieties, such as syrah, cabernet sauvignon, and grenache for reds and rosés, or rolle and sémillon for whites, offering wines with typical character. Committed to sustainable agriculture, the estate is certified "Haute Valeur Environnementale" (level 3.4), promoting agroecology.

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