Domaine du Paternel

DOMAINE DU PATERNEL: A FAMILY WINERY

The history of Domaine du Paternel began in 1943. Catherine, Jeanne and Antoine Santini (siblings) became owners of agricultural land. With the help of Pierre Cathinaud (Catherine's husband), Paternel gradually developed and the first harvest took place in 1951. Taken over by Jean-Pierre Santini and his wife in 1962, Domaine Paternel expanded and began its rise to prominence.

Today, three of their children work with them. They all share the same passion and love for their wines and their estate.

THREE APPELLATIONS: VIN DE CASSIS, CÔTES DE PROVENCE AND BANDOL

Domaine du Paternel is a Provence wine produced in three appellations: Cassis, Côtes-de-Provence and Bandol.

Domaine Paternel Cassis covers 50 hectares classified as Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Cassis. It is located within the Calanques National Park. It has been certified organic, from vine to wine, since 2012. Paternel blanc is the benchmark for white Cassis wines.

In 2016, the Santini family decided to expand and purchased around fifteen hectares of vineyards near Saint Cyr Sur Mer (about fifteen kilometres from Cassis). The wines produced on this new estate are classified as Côtes de Provence. The idea here is to produce a Paternel rosé and a Paternel with more fruitiness! To complete the range, a Grand Bandol red was missing: the Paternel Bandol Rouge. Now it's done!

PATERNEL: THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE SANTINI FAMILY

At Paternel, respect for the terroir and the desire to reveal its truest expression are essential. In managing the vineyard, particular attention is paid to respecting the environment. Traditional ploughing of the vines is favoured. No insecticides are used. The vines are cultivated using traditional methods and are constantly cared for. The result of such meticulous attention? Paternel is undoubtedly one of the leading estates in the Cassis appellation!