Château Sainte Marguerite hails ‘refined and harmonious’ 2025 vintage
The Provençal estate’s latest harvest was defined by speed, precision and balance, says CEO and winemaker Olivier Fayard.
Château Sainte Marguerite has completed its 2025 harvest, which began during the night of 18 August with Vermentino from coastal plots, and finished on 6 September in the historic La Londe vineyards. Grenache and Cinsault, two of the estate’s signature varieties, were also picked during the three-week window.
A rain-kissed spring followed by a radiant summer accelerated ripening, meaning maturities converged in a shorter-than-usual timeframe. The estate relied on 18 pneumatic presses working in sync to ensure each parcel was harvested at optimum ripeness. Once again, night harvesting was key to maintaining aromatic purity and freshness.
‘An exercise in precision’
“The 2025 vintage has been a true exercise in precision. With a concentrated picking window, the harvest demanded responsiveness, discipline, and perfect timing. Thanks to the savoir-faire of our teams and the benefits of massal selection, we were able to fully capture the richness of our terroir. We are delighted with the purity of the fruit and the promise of wines that will express both refinement and harmony,” said Olivier Fayard, CEO and winemaker at Château Sainte Marguerite.
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Balance across varieties
The organically farmed vineyards delivered healthy grapes of pristine sanitary quality, with potential alcohol levels between 12–13% and final blends averaging around 12.5% vol. Fayard noted that Grenache showed remarkable consistency in 2025, avoiding coulure at flowering and yielding generous, well-balanced juice — central to the estate’s rosé identity.
Vermentino, although lower in quantity, produced aromatic musts with lively acidity. The resulting wines, according to the estate, will show a refined aromatic palette, bright freshness and balance, true to its house style.
For nearly 50 years, the Fayard family has overseen the estate, elevating Château Sainte Marguerite to international recognition as a pioneer of Provence rosé. In 2003, the domaine became Ecocert-certified and now guarantees 100% organic production. Today, it is also registered with the Vegan Society. Since 2022, the Fayard family has partnered with Pernod Ricard to continue expanding the brand in France and abroad.
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