Nice: Provence Wine Tour & Rosé Tasting Small Group

Three Vineyards, 15 Wines & a Masterclass in Provence Rosé

You visit three award-winning vineyards outside Nice with a local expert guide, taste around 15 wines, learn proper tasting technique in a Masterclass, and meet the winemakers at each stop. The group stays under eight people, transport is included, and you have time to photograph the Provence landscape between estates. You're back in Nice by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit three emblematic Provence estates

• Travel from Nice to Provence vineyards
• Visit Chateau Saint Martin estate
• Visit Chateau Font du Broc estate
• Visit Domaine des Planes estate
• Enjoy wine tasting of reds, whites, rosés
• Attend wine tasting Masterclass with expert
• Take photos in Provence landscape

The experience

Erwan met us at the hotel in Nice at 8:30am with a thermos of coffee and a map marked with three vineyards he'd been visiting for years. He knew the owners by name, asked about their families, and the moment we pulled up to the first estate, you could tell this wasn't a standard wine tour route. The group was small, just seven of us, which meant we actually got to talk to the winemakers instead of standing in a crowd. At Château Saint Martin, the owner walked us through the vineyard rows and explained how the limestone soil shapes the taste of the rosé, and Erwan translated without the usual tour-guide polish, just straight information and genuine enthusiasm.

The Masterclass happened at the second stop, and it wasn't pretentious. Erwan taught us how to actually taste wine (what to look for in the color, how to smell it properly, why the temperature matters), and then we tasted through reds, whites, and about a dozen rosés across the three estates. Around 15 wines total by the end of the day, which sounds like a lot until you realize you're tasting small pours and spending two to three hours at each place. There was time to sit in the Provence landscape, take photos without rushing, and ask questions that had nothing to do with wine if you wanted to. One woman asked about living in the region, and Erwan talked about it for twenty minutes like he was telling a friend, not performing.

The drive between vineyards gave you space to breathe and digest what you'd learned. The air-conditioned van meant nobody was uncomfortable in the heat, and Erwan played music that fit the region without being cheesy. By the third vineyard, you weren't just tasting wine anymore. You understood why these particular places mattered, what made them different from each other, and why the people who ran them cared about what they were doing. We were back in Nice by late afternoon, and the whole thing felt less like a checklist and more like spending a day with someone who actually knows Provence.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in Nice, air-conditioned transport to three award-winning vineyards, wine tastings at each estate (around 15 wines total), a Masterclass in wine tasting techniques with an expert guide, and time to meet the winemakers and photograph the Provence landscape. Return transport to Nice is included.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Azur Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Right for wine lovers and curious beginners who want to understand Provence rosé rather than just drink it, and who prefer a small group where you can actually talk to the guide and the winemakers. The day runs from morning into late afternoon, which is what allows time at three estates without feeling rushed.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many wines do you taste on this tour?

Around 15 wines across the three vineyards (reds, whites, and rosés) with small pours at each stop.

Is this tour suitable for wine beginners?

Yes. The Masterclass teaches tasting basics, and the guide explains the wines without assuming prior knowledge.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is typically around 8:30am from Nice hotels, with return in the late afternoon.

Are meals included?

Wine tastings are included. Food is not mentioned as part of the tour package.

What's the maximum group size?

Maximum 8 people, so the group stays small and intimate.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the vineyards?

No. Air-conditioned vehicle transport between Nice and the three vineyards is included.

Can I bring children on this tour?

The tour is not suitable for young children due to the wine-tasting focus and length of the day.

Which vineyards will I visit?

The guide selects three from a roster that includes Château Saint Martin, Château Font du Broc, Domaine des Planes, Château Cabran, and others, chosen for wine quality and personal relationships with the owners.