Wine
We are fortunate to have vineyards all around us. Several vineyards are, in fact, within mintues of the villa. While we encourage you to sip the various flavours of wines and then purchase several bottles for later consumption, please make sure that you do not drive while impaired.
Please also note that most vineyards open early at 9:00 am, but they close again for the lunch "hour" of noon to 2:00 pm.
Château Miraval (Sur Rendez-vous)
"One of France's top 500 wine producers" by Guide
Hachette.
Château Miraval has certified organic vineyards in Correns and Chateauvert
and produces wines under two labels, AOC Côtes de Provence and AOC Côteaux
Varois. The vineyard is only a few minutes drive from Villa Toscane.
Correns
Tel: (+33) 04 94 86 39 33
www.miraval.com
Domaine
des Aspras
This is the vineyard belonging to our Mayor and they produce very nice white,
rose and red wines.The vineyard is only minutes by car from Villa Toscane, with
the vault located at the center of the grape fields.
Correns
Tel: (+33) 04 94 59 59 70
www.aspras.com
Domaine de la Grande Palliere (Sur Rendez-vous)
Within minutes of Villa Toscane if travelling by car. The wines have won several
awards.
Correns
Tel: (+33) 04 94 59 57 55
www.lagrandepalliere.com
Château Sainte Roseline (A visit to La Chapelle is a must see)
The soil at Chateau Sainte Roseline has seen seven centuries of vine cultivation.
It must be good soil because in 1955, Château Sainte Roseline was awarded
with the commendation of CRU CLASSE.
83 460 Les Arcs-sur-Argens
Tel: (+33) 04 94 99 50 30
www.sainte-roseline.com
Château Thuerry
Château Thuerry makes Coteaux Varois and Vin du pays du Var, as well as
a simple white of Semillon and Rolle, and a rose of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah Villecroze. If you visit the vineyard, plan on spending the day in Villecroze.
This is a very interesting village. It's built around a group of caves and some
of them are actually used as dwellings. Visit the "grottes troglodytes"
at the edge of the village. The site is a well landscaped park complete with
lawn, pools, plants and trees. One of the highlights is a 40 metre waterfall
that cascades down the front of the cliffs; to the right, little paths wind
up the cliff face. The park is open every day but the caves are only open during
May-September.
83690 Villecroze
Tel: (+33) 04 94 70 63 02
www.chateauthuerry.com
Vins de Bandol
Marketed under the prestigious name "Wines of Bandol," 53 independent
owners from the areas adjoining Bandol together create award winning wines.
If you are visiting in December, make sure you attend their festival. Every
first Sunday in December, the Mediterranean port from where the precious Bandol
barrels were shipped is invaded by thousands of wine enthusiasts.
Espace Mistral - 2, avenue Saint-Louis
83330 Le Beausset
Tél. (+33) 04 94 90 29 59
www.vinsdebandol.com