Rhône Valley wines from own vineyards and partner growers, including Côtes du Rhône reds under the Marquis de Sade name.
The producer
Domaines & Châteaux de Sade, also presented as Maison de Sade, draws wines from its own vineyards and selected contracted partner growers across the Rhône Valley. The range runs from northern Rhône appellations to Luberon, with Côtes du Rhône reds under the Marquis de Sade name and light, refreshing whites. The Sade family traces its origins to Provence around Avignon since 1348 and owns historic châteaux at Lacoste, Saumane de Vaucluse and Mazan. The family history includes the imperial eagle granted to its coat of arms in 1415.
Known for
Côtes du Rhône Marquis de Sade wines
Notable facts
The Sade family traces its origins to Provence around Avignon since 1348.
Domaines & Châteaux de Sade uses its own vineyards and selected contracted partner growers.
Divin Marquis Cuvée Exceptionnelle 2020 is a Côtes du Rhône blend of 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre.
The Sade family owns historic châteaux at Lacoste, Saumane de Vaucluse and Mazan.
The story
A Theatre At Lacoste
In 1772, while staying at Château de Lacoste, the Marquis de Sade organized what was to be the first theater festival in France. His stay at the château ran from 1769 to 1772. During that time, he built a theatre inside the castle capable of holding 120 spectators. The festival came at the end of this period, linking the château to a performance space made for a substantial audience. The building and the festival belong to the same stay at Lacoste.
From the atlas
Maison de Sade
A Rhône Valley producer using its own vineyards and selected partner growers, with wines that span the valley from north to south.
At A Glance
Region
Rhône Valley
Appellation
Côtes du Rhône
Featured wine
Divin Marquis Cuvée Exceptionnelle
Featured grapes
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre
Range
Rhône Valley reds and whites
The Producer
Domaines & Châteaux de Sade is the producer name. Maison de Sade is also used for the wines. The Sade family traces its origins to Provence around Avignon since 1348, while the wine range draws partly from its own vineyards and partly from selected contracted partner growers.
In 1415, Emperor Sigismond, King of Luxembourg, granted the imperial eagle to the family coat of arms in recognition of Elzéar de Sade. That family history sits alongside a Rhône Valley selection that includes Côtes du Rhône reds and refreshing whites.
Place
The range spans the Rhône Valley from its northern appellations to Luberon in the south. The Côtes du Rhône name appears on Divin Marquis Cuvée Exceptionnelle and Marquis de Sade, while the wider selection covers both southern Rhône reds and lighter white wines.
The Sade family owns historic châteaux at Lacoste, Saumane de Vaucluse and Mazan. Lacoste dates to the 11th century, Saumane de Vaucluse to the 12th century, and Mazan was built around 1720.
Wines
The Côtes du Rhône range includes the standard Marquis de Sade release and the distinct Divin Marquis Cuvée Exceptionnelle variant. Divin Marquis Cuvée Exceptionnelle 2020 is made from 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, with an alcohol level of 16.5%.
The standard Marquis de Sade Côtes du Rhône has a maintained ruby appearance. Beyond the red wines, the range includes full bodied reds from the southern Rhône and light, refreshing whites.
Final Word
At Château Saumane de Vaucluse, the Marquis de Sade lived from ages 5 to 10. Secret corridors and dungeons were discovered in the château.