Hollywood actor George Clooney is about to release French wine from the Provence estate he originally acquired in 2021, reports claim. According to local newspaper “Var Matin”, Clooney will release a wine from his Domaine du Canadel estate (set between Marseille and Saint-Tropez) that he acquired with his wife, and which already had a small vineyard of around 4 hectares. The Domaine has vineyards, a lake, olive groves, a swimming pool and tennis courts, making it a golden retreat in South France. The garden is said to be one of the most stunning in Provence.
Before this latest news, it was understood the grapes were sent to the local cooperative, where they were blended with those from nearby properties. Hence, there was no specific wine brand associated to Domaine du Canadel until now.
Wine consultant Laurence Berlemont is reportedly working with Domaine du Canadel. He previously worked at the Pitt-Jolie’s Miraval estate until 2015, and also at George Lucas’ Château Margüi estate. A Hollywood stars’ winemaker!
According to the newspaper, lovers will be able to buy in spring a rosé and a white associated with the appellation Var Coteaux Varois en Provence from the vineyards of the Canadel estate in Brignoles. Such vineyards are planted mostly with Vermentino.
The 2023 cuvée is expected to be the first on sale. The release has been a carefully guarded secret, but buzzes arose as George Clooney and his wife Amal have been spending more time at the estate in recent months. The paper quotes Berlemont, who claimed that Clooney had taken part in blending sessions. She reportedly stated: “He gives us his thoughts, he’s got a good palate, he’s a very humble person.” Moreover, Berlemont claimed the label will be called “La Bastide Saint-Georges”.
A review of American movie stars property in Provence lists alongside Clooney’s: Pitt-Jolie’s Château Miraval, (nearby Domaine du Canadel, between Aix and Cannes), John Malkovich and his wife’s estate in Vaucluse, George Lucas’ neighbouring “Skywalker Vineyards” at Château Marguï.
George Clooney is acquainted with the drinks industry, having sold his super-premium “Casamigos Tequila” brand to Diageo in 2017, for an amazing amount: US$1bn; plenty of cash to fund the purchase of Domaine du Canadel and its wine business.

Update regarding Château Miraval
Clooney’s wine news come as the long running clash over the ownership of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Château Miraval continues. Most recently, Pitt preserved a 60/40 split in his favour, while the final decision on proprietorship is up for negotiation.
Pitt and Jolie bought Miraval together before their marriage, with the former owning 60% and the latter 40%, but when they tied the knot, Pitt gave another 10% to his partner (hence balancing ownership). The paper cited an anonymous source that said: “For now, he retains a 60/40 (split in the estate). He keeps control in this way until probably another year, or more.” The matter has risen after Pitt argued that he should have a controlling share in the vineyard following Jolie’s sale of her shares to Russia vodka magnate Yuri Shefler, owner of Stoli.