The property has 187 acres of vineyards, which the regional council has allowed growers to use through 2019.
The Gerard Bertrand Group is said to have paid $2.7 million for a 75 year lease for the historic landmark estate. The group says it will invest $13.5 million in restoring the chateau and additional funds to improve the vineyards. The estate was classified as a historic building in 1952.
Carole Delga, regional council head, explained that the group will revitalize the landmark as,
“.... a unique venue focusing on an innovative project, the desire to breathe new life into the estate...This will pave the way for the implementation of an unprecedented project revolving around French organic and biodynamic farming."
The project includes major investments on the farming side of the chateau, but also on the chateau itself, which will be completely refurbished, entailing a total investment of €12 million by the Gérard Bertrand Group.
This follows on the heels of Bertrand's recent purchase of Mas du Soleilla, which has 54 acres of certified organic vineyards next to Bertrand's Chateau l'Hospitalet in La Clape. This adds to Bertrand's 197 acre estate vineyard on the property which contains a hotel and a nature preserve for hiking.
Peter Wildbolz and Christa Derungs, both from Switzerland, established Mas du Soleilla in 2002; the vines are certified organic.
Bertrand is one of the biggest organic producers in France and is in transition to becoming the largest Biodynamic vineyard owner in the world, with more than 1,200 acres certified or in transition to certification.
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This follows on the heels of Bertrand's recent purchase of Mas du Soleilla, which has 54 acres of certified organic vineyards next to Bertrand's Chateau l'Hospitalet in La Clape. This adds to Bertrand's 197 acre estate vineyard on the property which contains a hotel and a nature preserve for hiking.
Peter Wildbolz and Christa Derungs, both from Switzerland, established Mas du Soleilla in 2002; the vines are certified organic.
Bertrand is one of the biggest organic producers in France and is in transition to becoming the largest Biodynamic vineyard owner in the world, with more than 1,200 acres certified or in transition to certification.
NOTE: Organic Wine News Briefs is a news feed brought to you by Organic Wine Insider. Check out our unique and original coverage of the organic wine sector and subscribe to our premium content news and features at OrganicWineInsider.com.
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