Domaine Des Hautes Collines
France
Domaine des Hautes Collines, located in St Jeannet, is a beautiful vineyard offering stunning views of the surrounding hills and the Mediterranean. Situated at an altitude of 500 meters, the estate benefits from a unique microclimate that enhances the quality of its organic wines. The domaine produces a variety of reds, whites, and rosés, all crafted using traditional methods. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, tastings, and the peaceful beauty of the vineyard and its natural surroundings.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Domaine Des Hautes Collines, or the 'Estate of the High Hills.' As you stand at this entrance, take a deep breath and observe the specific atmospheric quality of this location. We are situated in Villeneuve-Loubet,…
Listen in the app2The Geological Foundation — Clay and Limestone
As we move further onto the estate grounds, look closely at the soil beneath your feet. To the untrained eye, it might seem like simple dirt, but to a scholar of viticulture, this is a complex tapestry of geological history. …
Listen in the app3The Historic Bastide — Architecture and Legacy
Standing before the central farmhouse, or 'Bastide,' you are looking at the architectural heart of the estate. This building, with its thick stone walls and terracotta roof tiles, is designed to withstand the thermal shifts of…
Listen in the app4Les Bonbonnes — The Art of Solar Aging
We now come to the most visually striking and scientifically intriguing part of the Domaine Des Hautes Collines: the field of 'Bonbonnes.' Look out at the rows of large glass demijohns sitting out in the open air, exposed to the…
Listen in the app5The Yves Klein Connection — Art and Viticulture
The Domaine Des Hautes Collines is not just a site of agricultural production; it is a site of artistic inspiration. The most famous association is with the legendary artist Yves Klein, a pioneer of the Nouveau Réalisme movement…
Listen in the app6The Cellar and Natural Fermentation
While the 'Bonbonnes' capture the imagination, the work within the cellar is equally vital. Following the principles of 'vinification naturelle,' the Sassi family employs a minimalist approach to fermentation. …
Listen in the app7The Tasting Terrace — A Sensory Summary
We conclude our tour at the tasting terrace, the point where all the elements we’ve discussed—the soil, the sun, the architecture, and the art—converge into a single sensory experience. As you sit here, looking out over the 'High…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you prepare to leave the Domaine Des Hautes Collines, take one last look at the glass jars shimmering in the sun. You have witnessed a rare form of viticultural 'magic'—the transformation of light, soil, and time into a liquid…
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What is Domaine Des Hautes Collines?
Domaine Des Hautes Collines is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.7529, 7.1611 |
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