The Independent Winegrower brand, created in 2003, is a label which, as its name indicates, allows to identify the independent winegrowers. To obtain this label, the winegrower must follow a charter: he must commit to respecting his terroir in the cultivation of the vine, to making the wine and bottling it in his own cellar, and to marketing his products with passion, sharing tasting tips, the history of the estate and the culture. Indeed, the diversity of the terroir, the climate and the know-how are at the heart of this commitment.
The Independent Winegrower label has become an important institution in the wine industry in France, which defends a principle and a way of working where each winegrower is an actor of his domain, at all stages of the production and marketing of a wine.
Château Virant has been awarded the Vigneron Indépendant label since 1988. This organization defends small businesses that are commercially reactive, innovative and job creators. It gives a legibility in terms of tourism and recognition of independent winegrowing and participates in the dynamism of rural areas.
At Château Virant, respect for the terroir and expertise are highly valued and passed on internally, thanks to the sharing and complementary skills of each member of the team.
The cultivation of the vines on the estate is done with the greatest respect for the environment and the soil, to ensure that our beloved vines flourish. Throughout the seasons, the estate team provides the necessary care to meet the needs of the vines.
The Château Virant estate loves to share the history of its terroir, its rock, its vines, its products, and its working methods inherited from the past, which are still in use today. This expertise is constantly adapted and enriched to meet contemporary challenges and offer the best for both the vineyard and the environment. The Vine and Olive Tree Museum, located on the estate, allows visitors to explore this history through ancient tools, a film, and a sensory journey, retracing the evolution of viticulture and olive growing to the present day..
This passion is shared with visitors, whether local or from further afield, through self-guided or guided tours of the estate. The entire team takes pride in offering a warm welcome, taking the time to introduce and taste the wines and products, giving tours of the cellar and vineyard, and clearly explaining the processes involved in making, blending, and aging wine.