As early as the 1st century BC, the Romans settled on the lands of La Gordonne to cultivate the vines and enjoy its wines, but also — and above all — to benefit from the exceptional microclimate of La Gordonne’s “schist amphitheatre”.
In 1300, the Carthusian monks of La Verne, based in Pierrefeu-du-Var, took over the vineyard. Later, the Duke of Sully, Superintendent of Finances under Henry IV and a renowned connoisseur, stayed several times at “La Gordonne”, then known as “La Mayon d’Aurran”.

Planted with vines and olive trees, the estate takes its name from the Councillor de Gourdon, who acquired it around 1650.
In 1652, “La Gordonne” was permanently established. In 1663, the estate, along with its bastide, vineyards, and olive groves, was purchased by Monsieur le Conseiller de Dedons, Seigneur of Pierrefeu.
In 1754, the Dedons family, by then the Marquises of Pierrefeu, still owned the estate. Shortly before the French Revolution of 1789, records mention a new owner, the Bishopric of Toulon.

In 1850, the château and its buildings were fully restored.

Since then, the château has continued to produce and market its wines. Today, it stands as one of the jewels in the crown of the Vranken Estates vineyards. With the exceptional quality of its wines and the creation of the Chapelle Gordonne cuvée, Château La Gordonne has entered a new era.

At the heart of the estate, the winery is an emblematic space where the wines are born. The sandstone eggs, with their sculptural presence, symbolize the union of tradition and modernity, embedding winemaking expertise in a contemporary approach while remaining true to the soul of the place.

The château also stands as a cultural showcase. On the ground floor, the historic rooms display a collection of artworks carefully integrated into the original décor. The cabinet of curiosities intrigues visitors with its unique atmosphere and remarkable ceiling painting, a true artistic treasure.

The spectacular wine room, adorned with immense butterflies, creates a poetic dialogue between wine and nature. The grand salon and dining room extend this harmony: tapestries, ceramics and decorations tell of the elegance, history and soul of the château.

A south-facing haven of peace, the garden of Château La Gordonne once served as an orchard. Today, it is accessed via an impressive avenue of palm trees, a symbol of the elegance and exoticism dear to the château’s spirit.

The garden extends towards the east. The dominant landscape of the estate is the Mediterranean woodland—a low forest of highly branched trees.

Along the walk, we encounter pines (Pinus brutia, Pinus pinea, Pinus halepensis), juniper, and of course oaks (Quercus coccifera, Quercus pubescens, Quercus suber), as well as myrtle and Mediterranean buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus).Along the way, we come across pines (pinus brutia, pinus pinea, pinus halepensis), juniper and, of course, oaks (Quercus cocifera, Quercus pubescens, Quercus super) as well as myrtle and neprun alaterne.