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.

A great wine shop in the 7éme arr of Marseille. The choices are really good and they have a great…read moreselection of wines from around France and a great selection of whiskeys and other aperitifs. The people working here are excellent and whilst they did not speak any English they were very helpful and showed me some of their good stuff from the region and other places. As we were buying a wine for a present they also wrapped up the wine in a beautiful box and put ribbons on for free. A nice gesture I thought :-)) I could spend a day here getting to know the wines and if I could speak French I am sure it would be a wonderful experience speaking to the proprietor who seems quite passionate about the wines they have. Prices are also quite reasonable here.

Nous avons découvert le Château Canadel un peu par hasard lors de notre séjour à Bandol, et quelle…read moremagnifique surprise ! Le domaine est niché au cœur des collines, entouré de vignes en restanques avec une vue superbe sur la campagne provençale. L'accueil a été chaleureux et authentique -- on sent tout de suite la passion et le respect de la nature qui animent les vignerons. La dégustation était un vrai moment de partage : des vins élégants, précis, pleins de caractère. Le Bandol rosé est d'une finesse rare, le rouge puissant mais très équilibré, et le blanc -- une révélation ! Nous avons aussi beaucoup apprécié les explications sur le travail en bio et l'histoire du domaine familial. Un endroit à ne pas manquer si vous aimez le vin, la Provence et les rencontres sincères. Nous sommes repartis les bras chargés de bouteilles et le cœur léger !