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Chateau Sainte Roseline is a property dating back to the tenth century. It was founded by a hermit named Robaud who decided to settle there, attracted by it's calm beauty and the presence of an abundant spring. Roseline, the daughter of the Marquis of Villeneuve (Lord of Les Arcs),was the Mother Superior of the abbey from 1300 to 1329. Being very pious and generous, she made a lasting impression on the local population and it was an obvious step to name the property after her. She was sanctified in the 19th century and her body is laid to rest in a glass case in the vineyard's chapel.
In the 14th century, under the influence of the Bishop of Fréjus (the future Pope Jean XXII in Avignon), the property became one of the most important vineyards in Provence. This traditional leadership role was perpetuated by the previous owner, Henri de Rasque de Laval, when he became the first president of the Var vineyards union.
In 1994, Mr Bernard TEILLAUD took the destiny of this great property into his hands, with the aim of making it one of the jewels of southern wine-making and a renowned artistic centre.
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