A regenerative future

At Château Galoupet, our agro-ecological approach to sustainable wine combines the most stringent environmentally friendly winemaking practices with sensible, responsible farming. Living soils are necessary to cultivate healthy vines in sustainable vineyards that will yield quality grapes for our Cotes de Provence rosé. Every year, we sow seeds between the vines: mixes such as mustard, rye and peas. These cover crops enrich the earth, protect it from erosion and increase its porosity. They encourage development of micro-organisms and insects that break down organic matter to help the vine roots absorb the nutrients and energy they need. We are also practicing agro-forestry whereby we plant green corridors with indigenous trees hedges in parallel to our activities crafting Provençal rosé. Doing so helps revive the natural food chain thereby restoring balance and protecting the wine grapes.