The Château Pradeaux is situated on the outskirts of the town of Saint Cyr-sur-Mer that lies directly on the Mediterranean Ocean between Toulon and Marseilles. The estate has been in the hands of the Portalis family since before the French Revolution. The domaine is currently under the direction of Cyrille Portalis who continues to maintain the great traditions of this estate and is assisted by his wife, Magali, and now his two sons, Etienne and Edouard.

The vineyards of Château Pradeaux are cultivated in as natural a manner as possible with reliance on organic methods. The vineyards cover 25 hectares, 20 of which are cultivated. The altitude varies between 18 and 32 meters, offering ideal conditions for viticulture. Thanks to the immediate proximity to the sea, the soils are deeper and richer than in other parts of the appellation, bringing a unique richness to the wines.

The privileged location of the vineyard benefits from a constant ventilation that dries up and tempers the climate, while preserving an essential water reserve. This microclimate allows the mourvèdron, the region’s flagship grape variety, to mature slowly and reach its full potential. It is this combination of terroir, climate and know-how that gives rise to exceptional wines. The wines of Pradeaux are brooding and difficult. Produced on the back of the noble Mourvedre, Pradeaux in its youthful stages is tannic, backward and sometimes ornery. The wines are not destemmed; elevage in large oak foudres can last as long as four years; vines of less than 25 years of age are not used for the reds.