Bandol: Wine tasting with the winemaker at a 13th-century estate

By Domaine Ray-Jane

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Free cancellation available

Features

- Meet Alain, the winemaker at the family estate founded in 1288
- Tour of the cellar and the aging cellar at the heart of the estate
- Explore a unique eco-museum with over 30,000 tools
- Guided tasting of Bandol wines from organic farming

- 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

Travellers

Language options: French

Starting time: 15:00

Price details

RM 96.11 x 2 AdultsRM 192.22

Total

Guided tour of Domaine Ray-Jane with Alain, the winemaker of the family estate founded in 1288. You'll learn about the history of the estate and the distinctive features of the terroir of the Bandol appellation, between maritime influence and Mediterranean hills.
Tour of the cellar and the aging cellar with explanations of the various stages of winemaking and aging of Bandol wines, as well as of the emblematic grape varieties of the appellation, notably Mourvèdre.
Access to the estate's Vine and Wine Ecomuseum, one of the largest in Europe, which features an exceptional collection of over 30,000 tools and historical objects related to viticulture and the history of wine.
Guided tasting of several organic wines from the estate, including wines of the Bandol appellation, accompanied by explanations of the aromas, wine styles and food and wine pairings.

The experience begins with a meet-and-greet with Alain, the winemaker at Domaine Ray-Jane, a family-run estate founded in 1288 in the heart of the Bandol appellation. You will learn about the history of the estate and the distinctive features of this unique Provençal terroir, nestled between the sea and the hills. The tour continues with a visit to 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 visit the estate's museum, one of the largest open-air museums in Europe dedicated to the vine and wine, which houses more than 30,000 tools and historical objects related to viticulture and the history of wine. The experience ends with a convivial tasting of several of the estate's 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