Malherbe Côtes de Provence 2015 White Magnum
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Château Malherbe is located in Bormes-les-Mimosas, on a protected site along the Mediterranean coast, opposite the island of Porquerolles and the Fort de Brégançon. There, the Ferrari family produces Demeter-certified biodynamic wines from Provence, drawing on two distinctive terroirs: Malherbe, on the schist slopes of Cap Bénat, and Pointe du Diable, right by the sea. Its whites, rosés and reds stand out for their freshness, salinity and elegance, with a distinctly food-friendly style.
In November 1940, Louis Ferrari, a textile industrialist from the Lyon region, bought this former farm belonging to the Fort de Brégançon, drawn by its natural setting and proximity to the sea. After the war, the property was purchased by Maurice Arène, a renowned Parisian florist from a family of horticulturists in Hyères. In 1952, his only daughter, Mireille, married Serge Ferrari, Louis’s grandson, bringing the estate back into the Ferrari family.
Beginning in 1960, Mireille and Serge transformed the property into an estate devoted entirely to winegrowing. Under Mireille’s leadership, Château Malherbe became one of the first vineyards in the region to bottle its wines and sell them at the estate. Today, fourth-generation Sébastien and Romain Ferrari run the estate, and the fifth generation is already involved. Sébastien has led a far-reaching transformation: interplanting beginning in the 2000s, Demeter certification, and an overhaul of the range. In 2026, this work was rewarded with a second star in La Revue du Vin de France’s guide.
The estate spans 60 hectares of protected land, including around 22 hectares of vines in the Côtes de Provence AOC. Nearly surrounded by the sea, which wraps around it for almost 300 degrees, it enjoys an exceptional temperate microclimate. Two contrasting terroirs shape its identity. The Malherbe terroir, an estate-exclusive vineyard and its signature, clings to the foothills of Cap Bénat on predominantly schistous brown soils. It produces generous, complex, structured wines. The Pointe du Diable terroir, on the windswept seafront, lies on ancient alluvial sands scattered with quartz fragments. Its wines are light, saline, and exceptionally fresh.
The family has never used synthetic chemicals, and the vineyard has been farmed biodynamically since 2021. The vines draw water from deep runoff flowing from the Massif des Maures. Production remains limited, at around 65,000 bottles a year.
The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand and rigorously selected, and each parcel is vinified separately to preserve its identity. Intervention in the winery is minimal. The estate uses a wide variety of vessels and very little sulfur to reveal the purity, balance, and distinctive expression of each terroir.
The fine wines from the old vines of the Malherbe terroir are aged in Burgundian barrels previously used for several wines from Maison Pacalet. This aging gives them breadth, complexity, and finesse. The aim is a style with a long finish, supple tannins, and genuine aging potential.
Cuvée Louis Ferrari Rouge: dedicated to the founder, this fine wine comes from the oldest vines of the Malherbe terroir and is aged in Burgundian barrels. It combines structure, depth, and elegance and can be cellared for many years.
Cuvée Madame Ferrari Blanc: this food-friendly cuvée pays tribute to Mireille Ferrari. It comes exclusively from parcel No. 22, distinguished by its exposure and soil. Generous and complex, this Provence white shows great finesse and a lingering finish.
Château Malherbe Rouge: from Malherbe’s schistous terroir, this refined, Burgundy-inspired red combines finesse, structure, and elegance. It pairs with roasted meats and slow-cooked dishes.
Château Malherbe Blanc: this white combines lively acidity with a generous texture. Elegant and deep, it reveals the full minerality of the Cap Bénat hillsides and pairs beautifully with fine fish dishes.
Château Malherbe Rosé: this food-friendly rosé balances richness and freshness. It expresses all the energy and vibrancy of this coastal terroir, far removed from a simple thirst-quenching rosé.
Pointe du Diable Rosé: this easy-drinking Provence rosé, shaped by the sea on coastal sands, offers vibrant freshness, a hint of salinity, and a lovely balance of fruit and acidity.
Pointe du Diable Blanc: this blend of Ugni Blanc and Sémillon from two coastal parcels is fresh and light. Beneath its luminous golden color, it reveals white flowers, fruit, and a saline finish.
Pointe du Diable Rouge: this elegant, finely crafted coastal red is light and fresh. It has a delicate saline note and is especially enjoyable served slightly chilled.
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