Exploring the vineyards

1. Le Clos des B

Le Clos des B was created out of Gwendolyn and Jean-Jacques’ dream. They dreamt of cultivating the land with respect.

Here, the hectares of old vines are treated biodynamically (organic farming) and the quantity produced is intimate. These are carefully-crafted, sulphite-free wines that have been produced with a sea view, opposite Port Grimaud.

Our favourite: “Les Poupettes” (red).

2. Les Clos Servien

Set in the hamlet of La Tourre, the fifty-year-old vines of Clos Servien are the true expression of the Grimaud and Provence “terroir”.
Hand-picking enhances the grapes for a precise result: exceptional.

Our favourite: Cuvée Chloé (rosé).

3. Domaine du Val de Gilly

Domaine du Val de Gilly is a family-run vineyard, founded by Alexandre Castellan. For 6 generations, the estate has been enriched by the work and heart of each member of the family, making it one of Provence’s must-have wines.

In former years it was Alexandre and Daniel, today it is Marion and Maëlle who ensure the excellent quality of the vintages created in a unique setting.

Our favourite: Cuvée Marion (rosé).

4. Les Vignerons de Grimaud

Cave cooperative vinicole

Since 1932, the Cave Coopérative de Grimaud has been producing some of the finest wines in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

Each successive generation of winegrowers has made a contribution, ensuring the Vignerons de Grimaud is one of the most important wineries in the Var.

Our favourite: “Le Pont des Fées” (white)

5. Beyond the Wine

Want to discover vineyards and wine in a different way?
Join Beyond the Wine and their outings on horseback or in a 2CV… in the vineyards of Grimaud.

6. Why 75cl bottles?

Have you ever wondered why bottles are 75cl and not 1 litre? It’s nothing new! The capacity of the wine bottle was standardised in the 19th century, but why?

At the time, the main customers of French wine producers were English. The English didn’t use the same unit of volume: they used the imperial gallon, which corresponds to 4.54609 litres.
In order to simplify transactions, barrels of 225 litres, or exactly 50 gallons, were created.
These 50 gallons were equal to 300 75cl bottles, and one gallon to 6 bottles.
And 6 bottles are still traditionally sold as producers’ boxes or crates…
It just goes to show that wine is also about culture!