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Luxe Provence Wine Tasting Guide to Cassis

Luxe Provence Wine Tasting Guide to Cassis

Cassis is a slice of seaside dreams, a true Provence treasure. Situated along the Mediterranean Sea, Cassis is home to the characteristic Massif de Calanques, the highest cliffs in France, stunningly dressed in white limestone. These deep inlets shelter the terraced vineyards of Cassis, which are truly distinct from their Provençal neighbors.Established as an Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) in 1936, Cassis was one of the first in the region. The village of ...

Domaine des Masques

Domaine des Masques

I must share one of my favorite, local wine domaines to take visiting friends and family just outside of Aix-en-Provence. The domaine is located directly on the Cengle, in a very dramatic setting nearly at the top of the majestic Sainte Victoire of Provence. Perched upon one of the most breathtaking natural sites in the region at 550 m altitude and down roughly 17 kilometers of bumpy gravel roads, you will find Domaine ...