Family History :
The old manor, located in the middle of the property, in the heart of the vineyard, was built a very long time ago. Part of the château and the cellars date back to the 17th century.
The Arnaud family had owned the property since 1948. In 2009, Agnès Arnaud, married to Patrick Vernier, took over the management of the estate, and now they run it with their children, Arnaud and Astrid (5th generation).
Vineyard :
The vineyard is located on the high plateaus that are characteristic of the northern part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The land is composed mainly of Alpine diluvium and Miocene chalk soil with large flint pebbles covering the surface. These pebbles absorb the sun’s heat during the day and release it at night, thus preventing excessive evaporation. Some plots were planted around 1900 and contain the 13 grape varieties authorized in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.