Commanderie de Peyrassol

Commanderie de Peyrassol is a historic estate in Provence, France, combining a winery with cultural and visitor experiences. Its official site describes the estate as founded in the 13th century by the Order of the Knights Templar. The property lies on the foothills of the Massif des Maures, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Verdon area. The estate covers nearly 850 hectares of woodland, olive groves, and garrigue, within which sits the vineyard known as Château Peyrassol. The estate produces wines in the AOP Côtes de Provence appellation. Its listed wines include rosés, whites, and reds under names such as Clos Peyrassol, Château Peyrassol, and Les Commandeurs. The site also lists wines presented as négociant wines, including Les Commandeurs Rosé and #Lou Rosé. The evidence does not specify the estate’s distribution footprint or sales markets. Philippe Austruy has owned the estate since 2001. In addition to winemaking, Peyrassol presents its owner’s contemporary art collection and offers visits, guided winery tours and tastings, art experiences, restaurants, accommodation, and event facilities. Its visitor-facing offer includes the restaurants Chez Jeannette and Le Bistrot de Lou, accommodation at La Rouvière and La Commanderie de Peyrassol, and weddings and seminars. The official website lists a 2026 programme, but the supplied material does not provide details about individual events.

The official website traces Commanderie de Peyrassol to the 13th century, when it says the estate was founded by the Order of the Knights Templar. The available source does not give an exact founding year or describe the estate’s early history in further detail. Today, the property is situated on the foothills of the Massif des Maures in Provence, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Verdon area. The estate encompasses nearly 850 hectares of woodland, olive groves, and garrigue, protecting the vineyard of Château Peyrassol within the property. Peyrassol’s present-day identity centers on wine production and a wider estate experience. The winery produces wines in AOP Côtes de Provence, with rosé, white, and red wines listed on its website. Named offerings include Clos Peyrassol, Château Peyrassol, and Les Commandeurs; the site also identifies a range of négociant wines. The supplied evidence does not document specific changes to production, distribution, or ownership before the current ownership period. Philippe Austruy has owned the estate since 2001. The estate’s contemporary offer extends beyond wine: it houses the owner’s contemporary art collection and welcomes visitors for winery tours, tastings, art visits, and guided walks. It also offers dining, lodging, and venues for events such as weddings and seminars. The official website lists restaurants Chez Jeannette and Le Bistrot de Lou, and accommodation at La Rouvière and La Commanderie de Peyrassol. It displays a 2026 programme, though the supplied source gives no event-by-event information. No additional dated ownership, corporate, or expansion milestones are established by the available evidence.

• Estate founded by the Knights Templar

• Philippe Austruy becomes owner

A historic Provençal wine estate pairing AOP Côtes de Provence wines with contemporary art, hospitality, and estate visits.

• Clos Peyrassol

  Estate wine range listed in rosé, white, and red versions.

• Château Peyrassol

  Estate wine range listed in rosé, white, and red versions.

• Les Commandeurs

  Wine range listed in rosé, white, and red versions.

• #Lou Rosé

  Rosé wine listed among the négociant wines.

1. 1Commanderie de Peyrassol | Vin, art et œnotourisme en Provencepeyrassol.com