Bandol: wine tasting with the winemaker on a 13th-century estate

By Domaine Ray-Jane

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Free cancellation available

Features

Meet Alain, the winemaker of the family estate founded in 1288
Tour of the cellar and barrel room at the heart of the estate
Discover a unique ecomuseum with over 30,000 tools
Guided tasting of organic Bandol wines

- 373 Av. du Bosquet, 83330 Le Castellet, France | Just meet us directly at the Domaine Ray-Jane wine cellar. So, the winery's right in the middle of the vineyards, just a few minutes from downtown Bandol. You'll see a Domaine Ray-Jane sign at the entrance to the estate. So, when you get here, just head straight to the cellar, okay? The tour will be provided by Alain, the estate's winemaker, who will welcome you on site to begin the experience. So, you can park for free right on the estate.
- Le Castellet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Dates

Travelers

Language options: French

Starting time: 15:00

Price details

P 1,529.28 x 1 AdultP 1,529.28

Total

Until Fri, Sep 11

Guided tour of Domaine Ray-Jane with Alain, the winemaker of the family estate founded in 1288. You will discover the history of the estate and the particularities of the Bandol appellation terroir, between maritime influence and Mediterranean hills.
Tour of the cellar and the ageing cellar with explanations of the different stages of winemaking and ageing of Bandol wines, as well as the appellation's emblematic grape varieties, notably Mourvèdre.
Access to the estate's Ecomuseum of the Vine and Wine, one of the largest in Europe, featuring an exceptional collection of over 30,000 tools and antique objects related to vineyard work and the history of wine.
Guided tasting of several organic wines from the estate, including wines from the Bandol appellation, accompanied by explanations of the aromas, wine styles, and food and wine pairings.

The experience begins with a meeting with Alain, the winemaker of Domaine Ray-Jane, a family estate founded in 1288 in the heart of the Bandol appellation. You will discover the history of the estate and the particularities of this unique Provençal terroir between the sea and the hills. The visit continues with a tour of the cellar and the ageing cellar, where Alain will explain the stages of winemaking and ageing of Bandol wines, as well as the role of the appellation's emblematic grape variety: Mourvèdre. You will also discover the estate's museum, one of the largest ecomuseums in Europe dedicated to the vine and wine, which brings together more than 30,000 tools and ancient objects related to the work of the vine and the history of wine. The experience ends with a convivial tasting of several wines from the estate.

- 373 Av. du Bosquet, 83330 Le Castellet, France | Just meet us directly at the Domaine Ray-Jane wine cellar. So, the winery's right in the middle of the vineyards, just a few minutes from downtown Bandol. You'll see a Domaine Ray-Jane sign at the entrance to the estate. So, when you get here, just head straight to the cellar, okay? The tour will be provided by Alain, the estate's winemaker, who will welcome you on site to begin the experience. So, you can park for free right on the estate.
- Le Castellet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France