Château Malherbe is located in Bormes-les-Mimosas, on the Mediterranean coast in Provence, at the foot of Cap Bénat and near Fort de Brégançon.
Location and surface area of the vineyard
The estate extends over approximately 60 hectares, of which 25 hectares are planted with vines in production, divided between two distinct terroirs: Malherbe, on the hillside, and Pointe du Diable, on the seafront.
History of Château Malherbe
Formerly a farm of Fort de Brégançon, active since the 11th century, Château Malherbe has belonged to the Ferrari family since 1940. The story begins when Louis Ferrari acquires this property nestled at the foot of Fort de Brégançon. Twenty years later, in 1960, his granddaughter Mireille Ferrari, representing the third generation, gave it a new purpose by transforming it into a genuine wine estate, thus marking the beginning of an adventure resolutely turned towards viticulture. In 2000, Sébastien Ferrari, joined by his brother Romain, took over the management of the estate. Driven by a spirit of innovation and respect for tradition, the fourth generation continues the family work while giving it new momentum. Today, in 2025, Sébastien continues this adventure with his family, now supported by his children, the fifth generation to invest with passion in the development of the estate.
Everything you need to know about the terroir
Location, exposure and geology
The uniqueness of Château Malherbe is expressed through two exceptional terroirs. On one side, the Pointe du Diable terroir, shaped by maritime influence and sandy soils scattered with quartz fragments. On the other, the Malherbe terroir, clinging to the hillsides, rests on predominantly schist soils that host vines over 80 years old.
Climate
The Mediterranean climate, with intense sunlight tempered by the sea, allows for optimal grape ripening.
Viticultural practices
The estate also stands out for a philosophy inspired by Burgundy, which is reflected from the very beginning of vineyard work. It notably favors a demanding parcel-based approach, controlled yields, manual harvesting, and meticulous sorting done directly on the vine. For its red and rosé wines, the estate mainly uses Mediterranean grape varieties such as grenache, mourvèdre, syrah, and cinsault. The white wines are made from rolle, sémillon, and ugni blanc.
Vinification and aging
True to the same philosophy applied in the vineyard, the winemaking process favors respectful and deliberately minimalist methods: gentle pressing or foot-treading, whole-cluster fermentation, parcel-based vinification, and the use of indigenous yeasts.
Sustainable commitment
Located in an exceptional setting on the Mediterranean shore, this estate spans 25 hectares of vines cultivated biodynamically and certified by Demeter since 2021. The estate’s environmental commitment is rooted in a long tradition of respect for nature: as early as 1940, no synthetic chemical products were used in the crops. This ecological awareness materialized decades later through an official conversion to biodynamics initiated in 2018 and crowned with Demeter certification three years later.
Style of the wines
Château Malherbe, Madame Ferrari, Pointe du Diable… Available in red, white, and rosé, these exceptional Côtes de Provence express a unique identity: dazzling freshness, subtle minerality, a delicate saline touch, and refined indulgence. Wines of haute cuisine, without a doubt.
