WINE ESTATE IN PROVENCE Food & Wine
Wine and the Winery Deeply committed to quality, Château de Berne is planted with 277 acres of vines producing Côtes de Provence AOP (Protected Designation of Origin) wines. The estate's Grand Cru wines, the fruit of time-honored wine growing expertise, are acclaimed by the finest restaurants. The Château produces signature square bottles of its elegant and highly-reputed red, white and rosé wines every year. Our Sommeliers love sharing their passion with guests through a variety of cellar tours, guided wine tasting sessions and oenology workshops.
Restaurants An ode to Provence's legendary lifestyle, Château de Berne also offers guests a genuine culinary voyage of the senses. Our Chef, one star Michelin, Benjamin Collombat, will surprise you throughout the seasons with his unique and playful gastronomic experiences. In the refined setting of "Le Jardin de Benjamin", guests savor creative and authentic cuisine celebrating the terroir of Provence and home-grown produce straight from our Kitchen Garden! You can also opt for "La Table du Chef", for an exclusive and intimate behind-the-scenes dinner in the wings of the gastronomic restaurant. The "Bistrot", set next to the Wine Shop (La Cave), serves casual, local cuisine reminiscent of French classics. Picnic hampers will also be available to visitors, for a taste of gastronomy combined with nature! Château de Berne's "Cooking School" welcomes gastronomy and good food buffs for an unforgettable learning experience in the company of our Chef and his team.
Wine & Gastronomy Make a day of it Share the magic Savour the moment Immerse yourself in Provence s legendary lifestyle for a day.
Cellar visits Discover 3 wines Duration 1 hour: Following a short visit of the wine stores, discover one of our signature wines for a guided wine tasting. Individual - Schedule : at 11.00am or 4.00pm 15/pers for a booking for 2 to3 people 10 /pers for a booking for 4 to 10 people Private visit : 25/pers for a booking for 2 to 10 people Group - Schedule : on request 9/pers for a booking for 11 to 20 people 8/pers for a booking for 21 to 50 people Discover 6 wines Duration 1h30 : Guided visit of our barrel aging cellars followed by a comparative tasting of 6 of Château de Berne wines. Individual - Schedule : at 11.00am or 4.00pm 25/pers for a booking for 2 to3 people 15/pers for a booking for 4 to10 people Private visit : 35/pers for a booking for 2 to 10 people Group - Schedule : on request 13,50/pers for a booking for 11 to 20 people 10/pers for a booking for 21 to 50 people Only upon booking and depending on availability 2018 rates VAT included, subject to modification without prior notice
Duration 2h30 : Discover the path of making wines with a short stop in the vineyard, a visit of the production cellar followed by a guided tasting of 6 Château de Berne wines. Individual - Schedule : at 11.00am or 4.00pm 35/pers for a booking for 2 to3 people 28/pers for a booking for 4 to10 people Private visit : 45/pers for a booking for 2 to 10 people Group - Schedule : on request 24/pers for a booking for 11 to 20 people 22/pers for a booking for 21 to 50 people Only upon booking and depending on availability 2018 rates VAT included, subject to modification without prior notice
Duration 45mn : Enter the world of wine-tasting, learn how to appreciate the subtleties of wine and how to explain your perception of the wine using your senses. (6 wines) Schedule : on request 8/pers for a booking for 11 to 20 people 7/pers for a booking for 21 to 50 people 6/pers for a booking for 51 to 100 people 5/pers for a booking for more than 100 people Duration 3 hour : Private and exclusive wine discovery for a unique experience. According to the season and the estate activities : wine tour, visit of the owner s private cellar, vertical tasting, blind tasting with snacks, discover the different tasks of the wine grower/ oenologist and meet them at work. Schedule : on request 130/pers for a booking for 2 to 10 people Only upon booking and depending on availability 2018 rates VAT included, subject to modification without prior notice
A sensorial path which starts in the cellar by a technical approach of the making of a rosé wine. Then its mysteries will be unveiled through playful workshops during which you will discover the different shades and aromatic essences linked to the rosé wines. This session will end with a tasting of 3 or 4 Chateau de Berne s wines: Apple, peach, pineapple, berries, are some of the aromatic discoveries you will experience. You will have to train your nose and tasting buds a little harder! Duration 2 hours Schedule : on request 75/pers for a booking for 6 to20 people This workshop starts with a visit of the cellars. Then an initiation into blind tasting through 3 wines of different origins will lead you to the characteristics of a particular grape varietal. Like the perfect «sommelier», you will blind taste and analyze 3 wines and use a tasting sheet. You will have to discover in which wine the discussed grape varietal hides. Duration 2h30 Schedule : on request 85/pers for a booking for 6 to 20 people Only upon booking and depending on availability 2018 rates VAT included, subject to modification without prior notice
Join in the fun! The grape harvest is the climax of the vine-grower s work. Take part in this convivial harvest and enjoy a unique experience. The vine growers will welcome you and share with you their passion for wine, from the vine to the finished product in the bottle. The exclusive experience of a harvest! Welcome coffee at the Cellar, introduction to the estate s history and the terroir concept. Meeting with the vine growers at work, vine grower s break (cold meat, baguette, wines of the Château ). Back to the grape harvest, collect the grapes and route to the cellar, go to the grape reception hopper. Guided tour of the cellars, wine tasting. Lunch at the Bistrot (menu of the day, excluding beverages). Individual : 170/pers for a booking for 2 to 6 people Group: 160/pers for a booking for 7 to 20 people 150/pers for a booking for 21 to 40 people (Program subject to change depending on the weather / available from mid September up to mid October depending on the start of the harvest, only during weekdays Monday to Friday, either Château de Berne or Château des Bertrands estate : transfer offered up to8 people) (Our insurance covers any incident) Only upon booking and depending on availability 2018 rates VAT included, subject to modification without prior notice
Unique Team Building experience : have a blast creating your own wine! First, a technical visit of the production cellar. Second, compete to create the best wine. Each of the team must create the winning blend with the different varietals provided. After three trials, your team will choose the best blend. The next step is to create a label with an eye catching or funny advertisement. The best combination will be judged and a prize will be awarded to the winning team. Duration 3h Schedule : on request 95/pers for a booking for 6 to20 people We advise you to come with a cardigan for the visit of the cellars (room temperature around 14 C) All our visits are available in French or in English. Dutch and German: on request and only available for a private visit. If you come in company of your translator guide, the visit will only be available on a private basis in French or English. Only upon booking and depending on availability 2018 rates VAT included, subject to modification without prior notice
Take time to relax, unwind Taste the colours and flavours Revel in a gourmet holiday at our luxury wine estate.
Gastronomy escape The Château de Berne invites guests to experience the Provençal lifestyle. Join us on a gourmet journey of delight - a treat for all the senses. 1 night in a Classic double room with breakfast 1 dinner at gastronomic restaurant Le Jardin de Benjamin (discovery menu excluding drinks) 1 guided tour of the cellar and introduction to wine tasting (3 wines/1 hour) From 670 for 2 persons Offer valid from March 1st to August 4th and from August 24th to December 22nd 2018, excluding bank holiday. Only upon booking and depending on availability 2018 rates VAT included, subject to modification without prior notice
By Car From Aix-en-Provence (A8) and Toulon (A57) Exit 13: Le Cannet/Le Luc, follow signs to Le Thoronet/ Lorgues. From Lorgues, take the D10 towards Salernes. From Nice (A8), exit 36: Le Muy/Draguignan/ Saint-Tropez. Follow signs to Les Arcs/Lorgues. From Lorgues, take the D10 towards Salernes. By Rail TGV (high-speed train) station: Les Arcs-Draguignan: 20 mins GPS coordinates: 06 20 10 E, 43 31 11 N Set in the heart of Provence s stunning inland countryside, Château de Berne is handily located a stone s throw from the Verdon Canyon and Mediterranean Sea. By Air Nice, Cannes-Mandelieu, Toulon-Hyères, Marseille: 1¼ hrs We will be pleased to organize your transfer from the airport or railway station in our 8-seater, top-comfort vehicle. Prices on request.
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