CHATEAU BELLINI
The ancient Roman road, Via Aurelia, has long facilitated the trade of olive oil and rosé. Born there in the 10th century, the Domaine was acquired in 2017 by Tom Bove, responsible for the restoration and then sale of Château Miraval to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Tom then set about renovating La Mascaronne, before onselling it to Château Cos d'Estournel owner Moche Reybier and adding the property now known as Château Bellini to his collection. Tom has farmed all his properties organically.
At Bellini, vines are only watered during their first year, allowing them to seek hydration at depths of up to 25m. Harvesting is by hand between dusk and dawn to avoid fermentation and oxidation of the grapes, which are then sorted by hand. Bellini pursue low yields, to produce wines of the highest quality without compromising on aroma and flavour.
