If we could give 10 stars it wouldn't be enough…read more As a sommelier, ex wine director and a lover of Bandol, finally visiting my favorite winery on the planet was a bucket list item. Expectations were exceeded on every level. MAEVA, our host has joined the winery and is offering private tastings for the first time. And WOW, she blew us and our other guests, including a NYC sommelier out of the water. The wines are unique and incredible and the 3 hours we spent were amazing. The care was personal, the setting in the the cellar perfect, and recalled my time working in Napa. Can't recommend it enough! Go!!!

The Wine. The hospitality. The view. All 5 stars…read more Did my tasting with Victoria the owner. Her family have been at the work for four generations (think the vineyard was founded in 1935). Lovely lady, very kindly put up with my terrible French, walked me through the wines, showed me the vineyard and shared stories with me. Not snobbery at all, just a friendly passionate person. All her wines are fantastic. The Rose is widely reviewed as one of the top 5 in Provence. Could taste that; it's neither as saline heavy as many other Provence rose, nor is it a candy store fruit basket. Stuck in the middle, complex, enjoyable. The white is from a plot they just bought with a completely different soil composition. It's so light and delicate. You think it would be an insult to say it drinks like water, but it's like flowery, melon-y, peachy water. So good. So refreshing. The red is also excellent. Drank the '14 and '15. Both are well balanced. '15 is a little more fruit forward, but mellowed by 18 months in oak. '14 is more. Dark, brooding. Bought a bottle to carry home. To get there: I Hiked out to Bandol wine country from the train station (Beautiful, but highly recommend catching the bus from the train station or renting a car... it's far). Beautiful Rocky Mountains (the last of the Alps) and vines upon vines make up the view. You pass a charming high school and beyond that is the Chateau. They have 60 acres of grapes, and the majority are gathered around the house.

An urban winery set in Marseilles, Microcosmos Chai Urbain crafts Provence style wines in red,…read morewhite, and rose. Passion reigns supreme in every hand-produced bottle of wine, as the owners ensure each bottle of wine is a delicate, expressive wine with a good deal of character. I toured the winery with one of my friends, and we got to taste a selection of wines. The owners were so friendly and you can really tell how much they respect their craft. Fabienne really understands the science behind the fermentation of the grapes, and each grape is grown and stored in a special cellar in Marseilles. We sampled a white, red, and two rose wines. The Marvin 2015 pur Mourvèdre de Provence, a gorgeous, fragrant rose wine, was my favorite. I even purchased a bottle to enjoy with lunch. It was light in colour, with subtle fruity notes that were delicious. The wines are refreshing, focusing on the natural flavors of the grape variety, and are never heavy. The owners are a wonderful duo who make the entire winery more than a hobby, but a lifestyle. Their friendly, outgoing personality shows in each of their bottles, and they provide a great experience touring their urban winery. Wine lovers in the heart of Marseilles will find delicious, delicate wines at Microcosmos Chai Urbain. A gorgeous place to enjoy a glass and share a story, as the owners are knowledgeable and ready to pass on their love of fine wines with all their guests. It was a wonderful experience and the wine was delicious!

Craft beers and microbreweries are everywhere. Now it's time for wine business to undergo the same…read moretransformation. Microcosmos is a cool little outfit producing wine on a very small scale, from locally-sourced organic grapes. The approach is traditional, but with a modern twist. This urban winery is also run by two passionate individuals who will be more than happy to share their knowledge with you. Red, white and rose are produced on-site. You can visit, taste and buy at the same time in a relaxed atmosphere. No need to be an expert, or to speak French. Go and have a look if you are in Marseille, you won't be disappointed.

Ah, wine! Nectar of the Gods, no? It truly is a spiritual experience at times. Just think about the…read moreself propagation of the grape for a moment. A perfect, juicy fruit that is like catnip to birds. They eat it, and the seeds within, then fly to a different location and take a crap along the way. That crap has grape seeds in it, and is already fertilized by the crap! If that's not divine intervention, I don't know what is. Ok, so we've established that wine is next to godliness, correct? Now let's establish the fact that this vineyard and winery is also heaven sent! As soon as you roll in through their front gates and look across the vineyards you know you're in the right place. Then as you walk inside and sample their wine you know you you've stumbled upon something special, something angelic even! I know, I know, hyperbole much? Ok, guilty as charged. It's just that wine puts a smile on everyone's face, and this place, paired with the wine they produce is seriously something special. Their rose is something to write home to mom about. Primarily of the Grenache varietal, it's light, fruity and refreshing. A solid wine to drink by itself, or pair it with some fish or salads. I'm tellin' ya, if you find yourself wandering about the French Riviera and in the mood for a quick winery tour and tasting, add this place to your list. You'll be glad you did.

Very nice winery with an amazing view. You can book tasting through the " office du tourisme "…read more(ot-cassis.com). The woman is super nice and gives plenty of explanations. Some of their wines are very very nice!

My husband and I were in Nice for our honeymoon and we wanted to explore the area a bit, so I…read morelooked up some wineries and Domaine de Toasc came up in a lot of searches. We went at 4pm for an English speaking group tour. The woman, I forget her name but she is one of the owners, was LOVELY. She really talked in depth about the wines and you could tell this was truly her passion. We ended up tasting 3 wines that day; a red, white and a rose. Since it was our honeymoon she only charged us for 1 tasting, SO sweet!! Highly recommend coming here. It is a family run winery and you can really tell they love what they do.

I so very highly recommend touring Domaine de Toasc. If you are staying in Nice, it is a 25 minute…read moretaxi ride to this enchanting place, and it is so worth it. Our guide, Laura, spoke great English and was so kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. The 5 wine tasting and cellar/vineyard tour was truly amazing. We so enjoyed the feel of the place, the wonderful employees, and breath taking views. We were so impressed that they do everything in-house as an AOC Bellet, from the vineyards to the labels. It is the perfect way to escape from Nice for the afternoon. At 25 Euro per person for a 2 hour and 5 wine experience, it doesn't get better!

One of the most beautiful places on Earth. The sun shines differently in Provence than anywhere…read moreelse. No, really. Do visit and see for yourself. The three Roses they make are exceptional, and the flagship red blend is everything you have ever wanted from Provence (that isn't rose of course).

From the owner: Château vignelaure "le vignoble de la source sacrée" est un des joyaux de l'appellation coteaux…read mored'aix en provence. Situé à plus de 400 mètres d'altitude, entouré de collines verdoyantes, ce vignoble de 60 ha a acquis une réputation internationnale. Les vieilles vignes de cabernet sauvignon, plantées dans les années 60 à partir de greffons du château la lagune - troisième grand cru classé du haut-médoc - font partie des plus anciennes de provence. Depuis 2007, Bengt Sundstrøm et Mette Rode Sundstrøm sont les propriétaires de Château Vignelaure. Ils ont entamé la reconversion de Château Vignelaure en culture biologique et la production est actuellement en "lutte raisonnée". Grands amateurs d'Art, ils possèdent un site de ventes aux enchères de meubles de design, d'antiquité, d'œuvres d'art. Attaché à faire de Vignelaure un refuge pour artistes, ils accueillent écrivains, chanteurs et musiciens en quête d'inspiration.

Walked all the way there and were rudely turned away even though they are open. We came all the way…read morefrom the US. Either you are open or you are not.

Camille was beyond warm and welcoming! We came during the off season when tours were unavailable,…read moreyet she provided us with so much information about the wines we were purchasing. She even gave us a small taste of a few! Afterwords she walked us out- but before saying goodbye, she showed us a lovely view on the side of the building overlooking the ocean and provided us with restaurant recommendations. Lovely experience.

This was a miss. First of all - incredible views. Unbeatable. We were in zero hurry, but the…read moreservice was a mess. Took forever to get our wine, and we finished and waited. And waited. And finally after 45 minutes could order more wine, plus some food. The charcuterie board was a work of art. We ordered scallops but a can of mussels came? We had an 7:30pm reso. Food arrived after 10 (we ordered nothing that required actual cooking). Again this is France, we are in zero hurry, but we would have spent so much more money if they were attentive and asked if you would like more wine. Instead we went mostly dry. Bill came a half hour after asking for it. Come for the views and a drink then leave is my advice.

My wife and I stopped here expecting an afternoon wine tasting, but discovered it's really a…read morerestaurant, so our wine samples were whole glasses. But the ambiance and view alone were worth coming. Best view from this beautiful medieval hilltop town, and the selection of wine was very nice with tasty side dishes. We had and antipasti of roasted vegetables drowning in delicious olive oil, but had to ask for bread to get the olive oil. I would like to try it for dinner. NOTE: Parking is free in the lot to the right at the entrance to the old town. But only 250 spaces are gratis so book your dinner early (7pm) not after 8 like the locals prefer.

A beautiful landscape surrounded by acres of pure nature and fields of olive trees …read more The complimentary wine tasting allowed us to discover and select the perfect wine for our palate and dinner pairings. A special thanks to Monsieur Anthoine for his kindness and the time he took to thoroughly answer all our questions--his passion truly elevated the experience. The open terrace setting made it even more enjoyable, especially when paired with a lovely charcuterie board. A relaxing and memorable visit overall.

Saw this winery on food & wine on instagram and bookmarked in case I ever went back to aix. Low and…read morebehold here I am again this time for a wedding. Only 20 minute drive from city center Aix through windy roads of lush green hills and trees. So beautiful thru the driveway and into underground parking. They have a high end restaurant or an out door cafe which is nice after tasting wines or wandering thru the vineyard to see the many sculptures. (There is a fee to view the sculptures) Highly recommend a visit!

A truly magical place, Pierredon is everything one would expect from a Provencal vineyard and more…read more The winery is beautiful, and the wine is very good too! A must-see for every visitor to the area!

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