Provence: Wineries

Château d’Estoublon Respected for worthy wines and a picturesque setting, the gardens, Romanesque-style chapel, vineyards, and olive orchards surrounding this beautiful, 18th-century estate are open year-round. 65 miles northwest of Marseilles, Route de Maussane; 011-33-4-90-54-64-00; www.estoublon.com
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Château de Calissanne A 17th-century, white-stone manor house shares the grounds with the sprawling ruins of a Gallo-Roman fortress here. The winery also sells olive oil. Visits must be pre-arranged. 24 miles west of Aix-en-Provence, Road D10; 011-33-4-90-42-63-03; www.calissanne.fr
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Château de Coussin This winery, situated in a 16th-century manor, has been run by the same family for nearly a century and is known for its rosés. 10 miles east of Aix-en-Provence; 011-33-4-42-61-20-00; www.sumeire.com
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Château de Simone One of the smallest producers in the area, this vintner vends high-quality wine out of an 18th-century palace. Reservations are recommended and purchases are limited. less than a mile from Aix-en-Provence; 011-33-4-42-66-92-58; www.chateau-simone.fr (French only)
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Château Hermitage Saint-Martin & Château Sainte Marguerite Mom and dad run Sainte Marguerite – their son runs Hermitage Saint-Martin. The pairing offers a unique chance to taste wines from different areas side-by-side. 60 miles east of Marseilles; 011-33-4-94-00-44-44; www.chateauhermitagesaintmartin.com
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Château Salettes A fairly small, 100-acre winery with vineyards and a cave, Château Salettes is known for its consistently good “everyday” wines. 30 miles southeast of Marseille; 011-33-4-94-90-06-06; www.salettes.com/us
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