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Lavender fields, crystalline light and the world’s most refined rosés
Provence is a region where wine, light, and landscape converge in perfect harmony. With over 2,600 years of viticultural history, it stands as one of France’s oldest wine-producing territories, renowned globally for crafting the world’s most refined rosés. Stretching from the Mediterranean coast to the foothills of the Alps, Provence offers a breathtaking mosaic of microclimates and geological contrasts that shape its unmistakable style.
The region enjoys between 2,700 and 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, with warm days and cool nights that preserve freshness and aromatic complexity. The Mistral wind plays a vital role, keeping the vineyards dry and healthy, while coastal influences temper the heat and lend elegance to the wines.
The terroir of Provence is as diverse as its landscapes. Western and northern zones are dominated by limestone soils—particularly around Sainte-Victoire, Sainte-Baume, and Verdon—providing structure, tension, and aromatic precision, especially for Grenache, Syrah, and white varieties. In contrast, the crystalline massifs of the east, near Saint-Tropez and Fréjus, feature schist, granite, and volcanic soils that yield textured, floral wines with distinctive character.
Additional geological features such as Triassic sandstone plateaus, Permian red volcanic soils, and rare sandy pockets at altitude (notably at Domaine Alône) contribute further nuance to the region’s viticultural palette.
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La vie en rosé
Provence’s rosé and red wines are typically blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and the emblematic Tibouren, which imparts a signature finesse to high-end rosés. White varieties include Rolle (Vermentino), Ugni Blanc, Clairette, Sémillon, and Bourboulenc, each contributing freshness and complexity to the region’s lesser-known but increasingly celebrated white wines.
Among the region’s most notable appellations are Côtes de Provence—the largest and most stylistically diverse—Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, shaped by the Mistral’s cooling influence, and Bandol, famed for its powerful, age-worthy Mourvèdre-based reds and structured rosés.
Coastal gems like Cassis produce saline, mineral-driven whites, while smaller, character-rich AOCs such as Palette, Bellet, and Les Baux-de-Provence offer rare expressions of Provençal terroir. For the discerning wine lover, Provence is not merely a destination—it is a revelation.
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ITINERARY
09:00
Pick-up
At your accommodation in Bordeaux
10:30
AOC Côtes de Provence
Visit a winery in AOC Côtes de Provence
13:00
Local Restaurant
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, brasserie or at a winery
16:00
AOC Côtes de Provence
Visit a winery in AOC Côtes de Provence
17:30
Drive Back
19:00
Drop-off
At your accommodation in Bordeaux
Transportation
Please note that an addition charge may apply if the pick-up and drop-off is outside the city center
Lunch Options
When booking we offer you a variety of options to choose from. Please note that lunch is not include in the tour price
Participants
Maximum of eight. For larger groups, please contact us
Tailored Experience
Visits to specific wineries are available upon request