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Berne

Château Berne is a large estate in Provence's Var department, better known as a luxury hotel and wine tourism destination than as a collectible auction target. The estate produces wines under IGP Méditerranée and Côtes de Provence appellations, including its Emotion red bottling and a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano produced at a Tuscan sister property. At auction, Berne lots average $192 per bottle across 119 lots — a figure elevated by older or larger-format Emotion releases — with a price floor around $62. The core rosé, made from Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah, follows Provence's house style: pale salmon, dry, and food-oriented. The Emotion red, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache blend aged in French oak, targets premium restaurant trade in France and export markets. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano reflects ownership diversification into Tuscany, though it is a minor presence in the international auction record. Secondary-market appearances are dominated by French trade buyers seeking aged Emotion releases or collectors who acquired cases directly through the property's wine membership program. Standard 750ml Provence rosé and village reds trade closer to €15–€25 in French retail, making the $192 auction average clearly attributable to large-format or library bottles rather than current commercial production. The brand's position is firmly lifestyle-oriented rather than collector-driven, and meaningful premiums above standard vintage pricing are rare.