Wine estates Bouches-Du-Rhône

This vast estate represents a unique space of nearly 200 hectares that is both a wine production and an art and architecture museum. Heir to a long history, illustrated by the presence of Gallo-Roman paved paths and other vestiges of an ancient irrigation system, the wine estate offers organic wines certified Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence and IGP des Portes de Méditerranée. At Château la Coste, you can visit the cellars designed by Jean Nouvel, discover artists' installations or sit down in one of the estate's restaurants.

The estate is located on a former Templar commandery, but its name is inspired by the witches(lei masco in Provençal) who used to come here to gather medicinal plants. 25 hectares of vines on a magnificent estate of some 145 hectares and wines with personality. There is also a green olive oil with an artichoke taste. Organic products to be discovered at the domain or in some wine shops or delicatessens and at the table of many good restaurants. Guided tour by appointment in the majestic setting of the Cengle plateau.

A superb ^18th-century bastide overlooking the 10-hectare vineyard estate, Château Bonisson produces an AOP Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence wine. Since 2017, the Le Dorze family has developed it according to their own values of quality, authenticity and sharing. It is the daughter, Victoire who manages the estate, she made the choice of organic farming, using the horse to plow the rows and makes the harvest entirely by hand. And her father, Christian, the Bonisson Art Center which offers free and regular exhibitions of modern art.

It is a very beautiful cellar, located in a place full of history. Château Romanin produces a wine of character unanimously acclaimed, in white, red and rosé. But, in addition to the product, the discovery of the place is also worth it. You can feel the passion of the staff and their enthusiasm is felt throughout the visit. Of course, tastings and explanations are on the program and the store, perfectly staged, is at your disposal to make your purchases. Last but not least, the wine is raised in biodynamic culture.

12 km north of Aix-en-Provence, on the road to Luberon, the Château du Seuil, built in the 13th and 17th centuries, is one of the most beautiful architectural achievements in this region. With a surface area of about 50 hectares and entirely located in the AOP Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence area, the Château du Seuil's vineyard spreads over the southern slopes of Trevaresse between 350 and 450 m in altitude. It thus benefits from a lot of sunshine and the Mistral that promotes the good health of the vines. All the wines of the estate are available for tasting and commented by a team of professionals every day of the week in a unique and welcoming setting.

Marc and Sylvie Dubois, on the domaine since 2012, have been joined by their daughter, Caroline. They cultivate their 9-hectare estate between Sainte-Victoire and the Monts Auréliens without exogenous yeast and with respect for the terroir, with stone walls and nesting boxes. You'll find their wines at some of the region's wine merchants and at the cellar, where they offer a warm welcome. Try the Croix du Sud, made from Grenache and Syrah grapes, in red or rosé, and the Vol de nuit, a white with citrus aromas perfect as an aperitif or with fresh goat's cheese.

Here, organic farming is a way of life anchored in the family culture. According to their "Nature et progrès" specifications, the vines and olive trees do not receive any chemical treatment, insecticide or herbicide, and this since 1975! A semi green manure and a compost of sheep manure constitute the soil amendment where copper and sulphur protect the vegetation. It's hard to imagine anything healthier. On the spot, you can walk between vineyards and olive trees thanks to a signposted route starting from the mas. Very bucolic...

The choice of Fontcreuse, a dominant grape variety. For the White the Marsanne, for the Rosé the Grenache, for the Red the Syrah. This strategy wanted by Fontcreuse allows from one year to the next to rediscover the character of the wines of Château de Fontcreuse. The delicate transformation of the fruit into wine, the terroir associated with the grape variety and the know-how of the winemaker are the result of the wines of Fontcreuse. With passion, Fontcreuse combines tradition with perfect respect for yesterday's progress to implement today's progress which will be tomorrow's tradition.

Created in 1951, this family vineyard extends over 7 hectares, mainly composed of terraces on the side of the Couronne de Charlemagne massif. A terroir that gives whites and rosés mineral, ample and well-balanced notes. White white and red wines also have a great reserve. A very good Cassis with a constant quality, whose manufacturing secrets you can discover!

This estate now covers 200 hectares (a third of the surface area dedicated to grape growing in Arles!). Red, rosé and white wines, the grape varieties are diverse to say the least (chardonnay, sauvignon, merlot...). Everything to sprinkle a delicious meal. The work of the vineyards is done in the respect of the tradition, without chemical weedkiller. And the result is the height. Nice plus: a "Wine and old cars" day takes place every year on Pentecost Sunday.

This vineyard in organic agriculture extends over 105 ha of small terraced plots. Owned by the Audibert family for five generations, it is the oldest wine estate in Lambesc. The wines are reputed to be aromatic, structured and powerful: exceptional reds, fine whites and elegant rosés. The cellar is installed in a former 17th century coaching inn. On Saturday mornings in the r months, wine and shellfish tasting in front of the cellar, sea urchins in February, and in summer animations and foodtruck. Convivial !

Located in a beautiful setting at the foot of Alpilles, Domaine des Terres Blanches has been cultivated in organic farming since its creation. Ask for some explanations at the estate (5-minute drive from the centre of Saint-Rémy towards Eygalières). And then, since you are there, you will be tempted by a free tasting within the brandnew wine shop where Isabelle and Jennifer wait for you. A vault with fancy decoration where noble materials mix together: wood, metal... You will also find on the spot a selection of local products. Also use your visit to take a stroll (free tour of the vineyard with companion guide). On arrival of these waymarked walks (which lasts approximately one hour), the natural vine culture and the vinification methods will no longer be a secret to you.

In the ^15th century, this superb property was the Clos du Roi René. With a vineyard of 50 hectares, Château Simone has been owned by the Rougier family since 1830. The cellars, dug in the ^16th century by the religious order of the Grands Carmes d'Aix, contain several galleries on different levels; they are remarkable for their homogeneous temperature and natural hygrometry. It is said that this estate produces one of the best wines in the whole region... Note that it was one of Churchill's favorite wines!

The family estate has been run for 5 generations by Nicolas Bontoux, assisted by his children Émile, Louise and Joseph, who, with the same determination and drive, develop new cuvées (silver medal winner at the Paris agricultural competition, and gold medal winner at the Lyon 2024 competition); as well as artisanal products grown on the vineyard, such as honey and olive oil. Located on the outskirts of Cassis, this 30-hectare estate, which benefits from clay and silica-limestone soils, was created by Émile Bodin in 1890. The Bodin brand was then registered worldwide.

Domaine de Beaujeu is a 300-hectare winery on the banks of the Rhône. Since 1974, it has practiced organic farming and is committed to preserving the future of the region. The estate offers a perfect compromise between nature and man's work, with its vineyards, meadows and dense woods. Open all year round, the estate offers tastings and sales of wines, rice, fruit juices and local produce.

In the heart of the Camargue Regional Nature Park, the Michel family practice crop rotation, growing sunflowers, wheat, alfalfa, tomatoes and barley. Their 2 main crops are rice and vines. The 32-hectare vineyard is organic. Several ranges of wines are offered, revealing original wine profiles. You can visit the cellar directly to discover and taste them, or visit the restaurants and wine shops in the Pays d'Arles. Every year, their famous Soirée Canon is the "event" of the season!

This estate on the Crau plain is a very special place. Here, vines, wheat, barley and olives are grown. Wine and beer are produced, as well as fruit, vegetables and aromatic plants. In addition to the château, the property includes two chapels, a dovecote, a bread oven and a sheepfold, as well as dogs, chickens, pigs, horses and bulls. In one of the ^17th-century buildings, the Salle Fénière is available to hire for seminars, parties, weddings and more.

Domaine Guilbert is the story of the smallest estate in the appellation, with 6 hectares of vines planted around a Provencal farmhouse and cultivated organically. In 2007, Guy and Nathalie left their city, their job and their habits to put all their energy into a project: to do everything with their hands on the estate. After two years of apprenticeship, the roles were naturally distributed: Guy is in the vineyards and in the cellar; Nathalie speaks about the wine, markets it and has created its image and reputation.

This former farm has existed since the 1539 th century, and acts attest to its presence in. Four centuries later, in 1950, the domain is bought by the David family, which gradually makes a wine-growing area: The cellar was opened in 1976. Today, Mas Sainte-Berthe produces red, rosé and white. The vineyard is conducted in a reasoned and reasonable fight. The winemakers observe, listen and celebrate the aesthetic of their situation at the feet of the Castle of Leases cliff. The fruit is treated and the vinification is courteous, in the benevolent respect of the grapes. The Rosé wine A.O.C. Les Baux-de-Provence Passe combines five varieties, Grenache, syrah, mourvèdre, cinsault and cabernet sauvignon. It's a rosé in the nose of dominante berries and in the mouth ample mouth.