SUSTAINABILITY AT LÉOUBE
HEIR AND GUARDIAN OF A PRESERVED TERROIR
As the birthplace of Greek and Roman cultures, our estate houses the oldest vineyard in France and keeps rooted the secrets of sun-kissed scents and flavors.
For over 25 years, we have cultivated the soils according to the principles of organic agriculture: manual harvesting, crop rotation to revitalize the soil, elimination of all pesticides, strict and reasoned management of water resources…
“We only produce according to what the land can offer us.” Romain Ott.
We respect the natural cycle of seasons and the balance of the ecosystem. We do not constrain nature; we accompany it. We elevate it so that everyone, today and tomorrow, can continue to admire it.
THE AUTHENTICITY OF ARTISANAL EXPERTISE
Concerned with preserving the fertile land of Léoube, the Bamford family has been fully committed to agro-environmental practices for over 25 years.
Biodynamics, organic farming, ancestral know-how… Guided by our chief winemaker Romain Ott, our traditional and responsible cultivation methods give our wines their uniqueness. They make the estate a major player in sustainable development, offering predominantly AOC Côtes de Provence organic wines.
CERTIFIED BY NATURE
From vine to glass, our organic wine willingly submits to the fundamental laws of nature, embodying an authentic approach in perfect harmony with geo-climatic elements.
Since 2011, our estate has been certified by the ECOCERT organization with the label “wine from grapes in organic production.” In 2012, it obtained the new label “ORGANIC WINE.” In 2020, our estate received the “High Environmental Value” (HVE) certification.
THE BEAUTY OF RARITY
With a limited annual production, the “haute couture” crafting of our “Château Léoube” wines creates each vintage as fine, rare, and exclusive wines, among the best in Provence…
Discover our winesNourish our soil
We are the custodians of unique marine soil that is nearly a million years old and we work hard to nourish and protect it. We cultivate carefully, using organic practices, to sustain this precious resource for generations to come and give our vines the best possible chance to draw the minerals and nutrients they need from the soil.
Embrace biodiversity
By respecting Léoube’s natural biodiversity we are able to support a sustainable organic ecosystem that benefits our vineyards and olive groves. From pollinators and insects, wildflowers and herbs to orchards, vineyards and wetlands, we encourage the wildlife around us to thrive. The more diverse the animal and plant life at Léoube, the better the health of our vines and grapes, and so the quality of our natural wines.
A light footprint
We are as mindful about what we leave behind as what we produce, always looking for ways to lighten our footprint on the planet. Nothing from our precious harvest goes to waste, our packaging is recyclable and free from plastic and we are continually looking for new ways to conserve water and energy.
Respect tradition and innovation
Every day, they are above all the men and women who convey the Léoube spirit and the desire to promote the life and sustainability of our ecosystem through their work, their expertise and their know-how.