Wine on the wine route of provence

For a good start, it should be understood. See you at the Headquarters of Côtes de Provence between Vidauban and Les Arcs sur Argens !

The Côte de Provence is a wine AOC occurs mainly in the department of Var. In this showcase of what the label Maison des Vins, more than 800 references of Côtes de Provence AOC are sold in the wine at the same price as the property and 16 different wines per week can be enjoyed !

An introduction to this tasting is offered throughout the year there every second Saturday of the month (on request subject to availability). In the 3H workshop, you will taste 6 wines focusing on your three senses. In the cellar of the house wine, you'll sensory analysis of wines by visual, olfactory and gustatory test, respecting the different phases of tasting.

To start the day, we offer a visit to the valley Borrels renowned for its vineyards and orchards. Between Hyères and La Londe, Yves gets you on his estate classified AOC Côtes de Provence, where he practices biodynamic farming for 21 years.

This is a search for harmony between plants, animals and man, in accordance with the cycles of nature (solar rhythms, lunar rhythms). By a balance between animal and vegetable productions, biodynamic agriculture creates a sustainable soil fertility without the addition of fertilizers, or synthetic chemicals. The fruits of the earth and therefore the wine can thus express the full potential of the terroir.

It is a real natural olfactory experience in a bright atmosphere with scents of eucalyptus, cistus, lavender maritime.

Then, after a beautiful road winding through the Massif des Maures (First Regional Nature Reserve) you will reach Pierrefeu, which was already mentioned in the writings of the Middle Ages as a production of excellent wine. In what is called the golden triangle of Côtes de Provence (Pierrefeu, Puget-Ville, Cuers), grapes from vineyards growing on the southern slopes of the Moors on schist soils.

Domain biodynamic Marlena and Paul is located in a small river valley and enjoys a microclimate. Boasting a rugged, cellar allows gravity work, without resorting to any pumping of the harvest. The wines are matured for at least 12 months in a vaulted cellar in the basement.

No synthetic chemicals (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and chemical fertilizers) is used, respect for the land and in order to strengthen the vigor of the vines. Harvesting is done manually with a first sorting in the vineyard. The love of wine, landscape and place have pushed our winemakers to meet the challenge of an exceptional wine. Come meet for tastings and wine tours!

Mourvèdre and Clairette sharp, discover the varieties of renowned vineyards AOC Bandol between Sainte-Baume, medieval villages and the sea, with the island of Bendor in the background.

In the town of La Charlotte d'Azur, which covers itself only over half of the areas of Bandol, Domaine visit a cultivated in organic farming (no synthetic chemistry) and is now heading towards Biodynamics to focus more on viticulture and soil life.

You follow a signposted route and commented in seven steps with digital media such as audio guide or paper. You can listen to the ballad on your phone and flash QR Codes for explanations. The course is accessible to all, even to children and people with disabilities.

And if the sea tells you, climb Sanary on a brand new giant catamaran to explore the coast and creeks!

Supplement: 50 € per adult 1/2 day at sea

To finish the discovery designations Var, direction La Celle near Brignoles, for a fully dedicated to Coteaux Varois en Provence half day.

At the heart of the vineyards, the Maison des Vins des Coteaux Varois en Provence AOC welcomes you in a magnificent royal abbey of the 12th century, where you can taste and buy bottles of different areas.

House Wine is a living permanent exhibition where cross growers and public place.

On the main square of the village, next to the Abbey in a beautiful refined and friendly home, you can hone your skills with a winemaking workshop followed by lunch at the Hostellerie Ducasse.

The workshop in small committee is issued by a renowned oenologist winemaker in Provence with wine tasting. Then lunch with the Market Menu in food and wine pairing consists of an appetizer, a starter, a main course, dessert and sweets. Sunny and original, the restaurant's menu changes with the seasons.

On request, possible measure: the only wine courses, as desired by the clients, Dinner, tasting menu (5 courses) format ...

NEAR ENTRECASTEAUX:

- 8 km, continue learning Biodynamics in Saint-Antonin-du-Var. At the heart of a hilly region with multiple streams, a forest of 120 hectares surrounding garden, henhouse, trails, natural water source, plane trees and oaks.

Agriculture and the wines are certified organic and biodynamic in. The vault (1840) restored the Castle welcomes you all year round in a beautiful tasting room.

- 18 km, discover the village of Correns bio and vineyards: visit carriage path marked with interactive (QR code) and tasting in the cellar. Upon reservation, you can even attend a demonstration of work of the vine horse. Did you know? Organic rosé Correns couple Pitt / Jolie has been voted the best rosé in the world for 2013 by the American magazine Wine Spectator with a score of 90 out of 100.