The Domaine du Deffends
The Domaine du Deffends is situated in the foothills of Monts Auréliens running along the ancient Roman road of the same name. The soil is chalky, arid and porous.
Thanks to its gentle incline and privileged south-eastern orientation, the du Deffends vineyard has never suffered the effects of frost. Production is kept deliberately low by aggressive pruning and, if necessary, early harvesting of the grapes.
The Domaine du Deffends is a small family business led by a spirited team of aficionados. We strive to take full advantage of the superior soil and climate through a rigorous commitment to quality. In doing so, we offer wine enthusiasts the assurance of a product that goes directly from our cellar to the table without manipulating or tampering with the contents in any way.
THE ROSÉ 2020 IS AVAILABLE !
December and January cold stabilized the wine (The crystals stick to the sides of the vessel, and the wine is then racked off leaving the crystals in the tank.)
So we have organized our first bottling batch. It’s the last step before your beloved cuvée rejoins your table, nicely dressed and coloured. This operation is touchy and needs a precise organization. The wine needs to be prepared, cork, labels and bottles available…
We have to protect the wine from oxygen, especially white and rosé that are very delicate, and make sure hygiene is perfect. You can now order our Rosé d’une Nuit and Rosé des Filles, why not as Magnums! We have a new glass plug with a pop look for the Rosé des Filles. You’ll like it.
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Early pruning, late pruning, nothing beats March pruning
We finish the pruning quietly. As the saying goes, pruning late is a protection against late freezes. When spring arrives, the buds at the end of the branch are the first to emerge. If, like last year, a sudden cold covers the vines at the end of March, the buds will be destroyed, but those located at the base, still […]
Salon in Strasbourg
To take into account current sanitary conditions, the Strasbourg wine exhibit is postponed to June 4th to 7th 2021. We look forward to meeting you.
Revue des vins de France 2021
The newcomer to the range, Transmission (70% Syrah) comes from a beautiful vintage, still based on firm tannins. 90/100. Favorite.
Delicious 2020 summer
Summer is the time to chill. We set up table and chair with view on southern alps, green provence hills and blue crest. You are welcome for lunch every Thursday, Friday, Saturday up to end of August from 12h to 15h. Every day a different chef. Saturday, l’Abbaye de la Celle d’Alain Ducasse (38€). Friday, La Table de Bruno in […]
À cette occasion, nous vous offrons une remise immédiate à la cave de 10% sur les rosés
La saison est terminée, mais notre caveau reste ouvert pour venir déguster nos vins 🍇
À l’année prochaine pour une nouvelle édition 🍽
Venez faire une dégustation avec une vue unique sur les vignes du Deffends après une belle balade 🍷
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PRESS News
THE VINS DE PROVENCE WINE COMPETITION
Our Rosé des Filles 2020 has got a gold medal at the vins de Provence wine competition. We are proud of it!
Per and Britt Karlsson about Provence wines
Champs de la Truffière: Vinet är mycket gott och uppfriskande med fin frukt, mörka bär, bra koncentration och komplexitet. Här finns en liten trevlig stramhet från cabernet sauvignon. Tanninerna är tydliga men vinet är balanserat och kan gärna drickas nu men klarar utan problem ytterligare lagring för den som föredrar mjukare tanniner. The wine is superb. It is refreshing with […]
Hachette Wine Guide
“Dressed in a pale pink color, born from a Grenache Cinsault blend exudes aromas of citrus, peach and white flowers. The palate appears crisp, fresh and lingering on the fruit. A well-balanced rosé.”