Winemaker
Sainte-Anne-du-Castellet · Var · Provence
The Estate
A place, a family, a philosophy.
- Bandol AOC
- Biodynamie
Our story
La Bastide Blanche, a family story in Bandol.
Located in Sainte-Anne-du-Castellet, in the north of the Bandol appellation, the estate was built up gradually around the work of the Bronzo family: Baptistin, then Michel and Louis, and today Julien and Nicolas.
The vineyard is farmed organically and certified biodynamic, continuing the growing practices established back in 1972.
La Bastide Blanche · Sainte-Anne-du-Castellet · Var
« Our ambition? To understand the character of each vintage as fully as possible, so we can pay the finest tribute to this wonderful terroir. »
Our journey
The dates that shaped the estate
Estate founded
The story of La Bastide Blanche begins in 1972, when Baptistin Bronzo acquires around ten hectares carved out of the former Château de Castillon estate, in the Bandol hinterland.
First vintage
Michel and Louis, Baptistin's sons, introduced to winegrowing from an early age on the family property in the Luberon, vinify the first vintage of La Bastide Blanche.
Growth
The 1980s are devoted to restructuring the estate and building the cellar. The vineyard's many plots reflect the geological diversity of the Bandol appellation.
Family handover
The third generation — Julien and Nicolas, Michel's sons — joins the family estate and commits fully to a dedicated, responsible viticulture.
Organic certification
From 2012, the entire range is certified organic (AB), formalising growing practices that have always respected the soils and biodiversity.
Biodynamic certification
A new milestone is reached with Biodyvin certification. La Bastide Blanche is today the oldest Bandol estate certified biodynamic.
The team
The faces of the estate.
Winemaker
Julien Bronzo
Winemaker
Nicolas Bronzo
Come and meet us
Discover the estate in person
La Bastide Blanche welcomes you all year round. Vineyards, cellar, tasting room — experience it up close.