Wines and spirits Var

Since its purchase in 2007 by Jean-Marie Zodo, the estate, committed to organic farming, whose 17 hectares of vines in A.O.P. Côtes-de-provence embrace the hillsides of Gassin and La Croix Valmer and go down to the beach of Gigaro, does not cease to improve and to glean medals and distinctions in the contests. The Claire and Charlotte vintages have become a must in the region. Local quality products, vinegar, olive oil, anchovy paste, honey "Les abeilles de Grimaud", jam, gingerbread, are on sale at the cellar.

The estate extends over the communes of Villecroze, Flayosc and Tourtour whose appellations are respectively classified as AOP Coteaux-Varois en Provence, Côtes-de-Provence and IGP Coteaux du Verdon. We are in the heart of the Haut-Var-Verdon Regional Nature Park, and access from the main road to the 340-hectare estate (40 of which are planted vines) is a pure pleasure. At an altitude of 400 metres, you cross the undergrowth and enter the heart of the limestone and clay soils, before discovering the grandiose concrete cellar with its cathedral-like appearance.

From the 10thto the 18th century, the monks of Lérins built an underground cellar in which the wines still mature in the best conditions. Cru Classé in Côtes-de-Provence, the estate produces complex and refined wines, owned by the same family since 1740, it has almost always been run by women, today by Countess Adeline de Barry. It also produces premium artisanal spirits. Don't miss Vivinospirit Experiences, the monthly events held at the Château, especially the Festival Rire en Vigne in July.

The story of Les Tournels began in 1920, when L. Bologna fell in love with a piece of land... after several generations of hard work and passion, this 110-hectare property would become the Domaine des Tournels: a vineyard of character where rosé is king. Located in Ramatuelle on the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Domaine des Tournels overlooks the famous Pampelonne beach. Set between the sea and the hills, its sandy-loam and schist terroir is a rich combination that produces elegant, fresh and lively wines. An address not to be missed!

"I came here to cultivate the AUTHENTIC..." wrote Marcel Pagnol. A perfect slogan! The 149-hectare estate, including 32 hectares of vines, 17 of olive groves and 100 of Mediterranean forest, is located in the Maures plain, on a site protected for its exceptional flora and fauna. A ^15th-century sheepfold has been converted into a winery, which is now the sales cellar. The estate has been producing certified organic wines since 2015 in AOP Côtes de Provence and Côtes de Provence Notre-Dame des Anges, following in the footsteps of its certified organic olive oils from the outset.

The Domaine de la Giscle of the Audemard family, an independent winegrowers' estate of 45 hectares handed down from generation to generation, suffered a terrible fire on August 16-17, 2021. With strength and passion, the team of the domain has rebuilt a temporary building, where you can again taste and discover some bottles of their Côtes de Provence, the white and the rosé 2021 "Moulin de l'Isle", the rosé 2021 Exception, a blend of grenache for its fantastic aromas, cinsault for its finesse and syrah for its fruity side.

This family business, now run by Hélène Dragon and her husband Frédéric Arnaud, has been certified High Environmental Value (HVE) since 2019. It produces 4 AOP Côtes-de-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence-Sainte-Victoire and IGP Var vintages on about 20 hectares. On plots outside the PDO, varieties atypical for Provence have been planted; vinified as single-variety wines, they express their originality in vin de Pays du Var cuvées. The estate also offers its olive oil and regional products for sale at the winery.

The prestigious vineyards of Provence are divided into three major appellations: Côtes de Provence, Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence and Côteaux Varois en Provence. It extends over nearly 200 km from the Alpilles to the Esterel and accompanies you throughout the year thanks to the aromatic diversity of its wines, in the three colors. One major common point however, the sunny side of these nectars resolutely Mediterranean. The CIVP's mission is to promote this unique living heritage.

Former sommelier, then restaurant manager, Jocelyn Desbands knows the world of gastronomy and wine well. After 13 years at the head of the Nicolas boutique in Saint-Raphaël, he has been working on his own since spring 2012. He offers a range of carefully selected products and provides personalized advice. His expertise translates into a permanent search for nested products, discovered during trips to meet atypical and renowned winemakers. He also organizes numerous wine evenings.

Located in Correns, the^first organic village in France, the Latz family estate covers 32 hectares of vines with an average age of 17 years. Certified Ecocert since 1995, the organic wines respect the environmental biodiversity. The estate is composed of several types of soil, a complexity that allows us to offer three vintages in the three colors, Licorne in Côtes de Provence PDO, Les Trois Frères in Côtes de Provence PDO and A Lisa in Vin de Pays du Var PGI. A cuvée "Si, fines bulles rosé" is also vinified in traditional method.

The estate stretches over 4 km, along the coast, with 68 hectares of vines and 23 hectares of olive trees. The rosé, red and white wines are pure gourmet moments. As for the olive oils, they are of great clarity, aromatic and persistent in the mouth. Be sure, the majestic shop will not leave you indifferent. From the Easter holidays onwards, Café Léoube, located on the Pellegrin beach, offers a beautiful Mediterranean cuisine, mostly made from organic products and vegetables from the garden.

The vineyard is located on the first foothills of the Esterel. Here, the vineyard has been in the hands of the Savatier family for five generations. The estate offers a range of wines, including the famous Belle-Poule, named after the ship that repatriated Napoleon Bonaparte's ashes from the island of St. Helena in 1840, two of whose doors still adorn the castle chapel. A mansion for 12 people, 2 holiday cottages - 2 and 4 people - and 1 guest room for 2 people - are also available.