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The sole vineyard on the island, Six-Fours-les-Plages, with some ten hectares of vines growing in full sun, allows holiday makers each year to share in its Grape Harvest Fair (early varieties); harvesting starts around mid-August. Yet another reason to visit Les Embiez!
Harvesting continues through to the end of September, according to grape variety. These are harvested to produce rosé wine, made from 70% Cinsault and 30% Grenache grape varieties; white wine, from 60 % Ugni and 40% Sauvignon; red wine, from 75 % Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon (matured in oak casks).
Côte de Provence wine is produced from 80% Grenache and 20% Cinsault…
Introductory visits and wine tastings are organised at the vineyard by appointment, so consult us.
Cellar shop open from 04/07 to 31/08 –At other times, consult us. Wine tasting possible by appointment.
Wine for sale at the Harbour Master’s Office at Saint Pierre des Embiez harbour.
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