Tucked away in its own private valley in the ancient village of Correns, Miraval covers 600 hectares of land in the heart of Provence. The magnificent Château is set in a cirque surrounded by ancient woods, olive trees, vineyards and abundant water supply. Lush vegetation combines with the beautiful Provençal climate and quality Mediterranean lifestyle to reveal an enchanting oasis.

Beneficial location
Miraval’s exclusive valley location embodies an exceptional terroir. Terroir is the expression of the soil, the climate and the history of the land - the essence of the wine. At an altitude of 350 metres the vines are privileged to enjoy warm, sunny days and cool nights, bringing freshness and balance to the wines. The natural clay and chalk soils are important in retaining vital water supply while at the same time draining excess water, contributing to healthy grape maturation.

A legend
Miraval sits at the foot of Via Aurelia which was an extensive route built to facilitate Roman expansion in the 3rd century BC and represents centuries of history. Following Celtic settlement and Roman occupation, the property served as host to monastic practice and as home to members of the French Court, appearing in the Registry of Noble Houses in the 14th century.

In 1970, the well-known jazz pianist and composer Jacques Loussier took ownership of Miraval, turning it into a recording studio - Le Studio Miraval. There, a number of famous musicians like Pink Floyd, Sting, Sade, The Cranberries and The Gipsy Kings came to record music.

Miraval shot to fame in 2011 when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt bought the estate as well as the wine business in a 50/50 partnership with winemaker Marc Perrin. However, in the aftermath of her divorce from Brad, Angelina sold her shares in October 2021. Whilst the international stardom of Brad and Angela brought significant publicity, the brilliance of the estate's reputation lies with its winemakers: the prestigious Perrin family. 

Respect for nature and craftsmanship
The vines are planted in protective terraces. Miraval’s magnificent cascading stone walled terraces have been perfectly restored to their traditional form. The estate is cultivated without using herbicides, pesticides, or chemicals that can enter the vine and affect the evolution of the fruit.

At Miraval, all grapes are carefully handpicked and hand sorted once they have reached desired maturity, ensuring premium selection.

Since 2012, the owners of Miraval have partnered with Famille Perrin to help with the viticulture, winemaking and wine distribution. As one of the leading French wine producing families, Famille Perrin is experienced in producing high calibre wines.

With investments in the latest winemaking technology and a passion for excellence at every stage of production, Miraval is dedicated to delivering top quality wines of international acclaim.

Strategic partnership with the Chaîne
The Chaîne is absolutely delighted to have established a strategic partnership with Miraval, whose extraordinary generosity will see the estate provide the wines to accompany the menu for the opening dinner of the International Grand Chapitre at Centre d’Art Caumont on Thursday, 11 June. Such a gracious and distinguished commitment from Miraval is deeply valued and sincerely appreciated by the Chaîne. We are immensely grateful for the estate’s support, partnership, and contribution to what promises to be a truly exceptional occasion.

With thanks to the PR Department of Famille Perrin for their significant help in providing information to enable this article to be prepared by a Chaîne News Online Staff Writer. E&OE

All photographs: (c) Serge Chapuis

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