4 late tastings in Provence, editor-picked by Cork & Curve. All Provence nightlife.
Maison des Vins de Bandol oenotheque ★ 4.5
Le Castellet (Bandol) · 238 Chemin de la Ferrage, 83330 Le Castellet, France
The Bandol consortium's tasting house at Le Castellet, with comparison flights from across the AOC's 51 producers.
Tip: The Castellet oenotheque is the best starting point for any Bandol trip; staff can suggest the producers whose cellars to visit next based on what you respond to in the flight.
Maison des Vins Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence ★ 4.2
Aix-en-Provence · Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence consortium, Aix-en-Provence, France
The Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence tasting house in central Aix, with a curated flight from the 64 member domaines of the appellation.
Tip: Combine the Maison des Vins tasting with a walk along the Cours Mirabeau and an evening dinner in the old quarter; the consortium tasting is the best primer before driving to the domaines.
Maison des Vins Coteaux Varois en Provence (Abbaye de la Celle) ★ 4.3
La Celle (Provence Verte) · 8 Bis Place du General de Gaulle, Abbaye de la Celle, 83170 La Celle, France
The Coteaux Varois consortium's tasting house at the Abbaye de la Celle, with the appellation's roster across the cloister setting.
Tip: The Abbaye de la Celle restaurant next door (a Relais & Chateaux) is the natural pair for a long afternoon tasting; book lunch ahead.
Maison des Vins Cotes de Provence (Les Arcs) ★ 4.5
Les Arcs-sur-Argens (Cotes de Provence) · Maison des Vins, RN7, 83460 Les Arcs-sur-Argens, France
The Vins de Provence consortium's flagship tasting house at Les Arcs-sur-Argens, with the broadest curated Cotes de Provence flight in the region.
Tip: The Les Arcs Maison des Vins is the single largest Provence wine tasting house; come with at least an hour to spare and the staff will guide a tasting curated to your taste.