Clos Saint Joseph

Clos Saint-Joseph is a family-run winery located in Villars-sur-Var, in the Alpes-Maritimes region, about 40 km northeast of Nice. The estate is unique in being the only one in the region to benefit from the Côtes de Provence appellation. Founded in 1925 by Joseph, the grandfather of current owner Roch Sassi, Le Clos Saint-Joseph covers six hectares of vines and produces around 20,000 bottles of wine a year. The vineyard is planted mainly with Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cabernet Sauvignon for the reds, and Rolle, Sémillon, Ugni Blanc and Clairette for the whites. The vines are located at an altitude of 300 meters, benefiting from a semi-montane microclimate with cold winters, rainy springs and hot summers, ideal conditions for producing top-quality wines. The estate practices environmentally-friendly viticulture, with a philosophy oriented towards biodynamics. Clos Saint-Joseph wines are characterized by their freshness and minerality. They often feature unique peppery notes, thanks in particular to the very rocky marl soils that accumulate heat. Roch Sassi and Constance Malengé, who currently run the estate, continue the family tradition while integrating modern viticulture and winemaking practices.