Domaine de la Begude — Winery in Le Camp-du-Castellet

The name says it all. "Béguda" means "the drink" or "the place where you drink" in Provençal: the old road between Marseille and Toulon passed by here, and travellers stopped for the night and a glass for centuries. Domaine de la Bégude lies at 410 metres, the highest point of the Bandol appellation, like a balcony above the Mediterranean. Guillaume Tari, a seventh-generation winemaker who grew up at Château Giscours in Margaux, creates wines here that combine the elegance of Bordeaux with the power of Provence. Classic tour + tasting: a visit to the cellar and historic buildings, followed by a tasting of three Bandol wines. Guides such as Mathilde and Nicholas speak excellent English and are particularly good at explaining the wines and the history of the estate. Jeep tour + picnic: a tour of the vineyard and cellar, followed by a 4x4 ride through the vineyards and a picnic overlooking the Mediterranean, with a basket of local charcuterie, cheeses and spreads plus a bottle of wine, for €49 per person. Visitors unanimously name this as the highlight. Tour + meal: a tasting of the wines followed by a meal on the estate.