Wine selection for a seaside villa stay:
summer wines

Summer changes everything in the choice of wines. The heat, the light, meals on a terrace facing the sea, lunches that stretch on: this context calls for different bottles — lighter in appearance but no less remarkable. Whether you are staying in a villa in Saint-Tropez, a bastide in the Luberon or a property on the Côte d'Azur, a summer wine selection thought through for your stay radically changes the experience.

Whites: the absolute priority for a villa stay

In summer, whites dominate the selection. A Chablis Premier Cru with oysters, a Sancerre with grilled fish, a Vermentino from Corsica with seafood: these pairings seem simple but the quality of the bottles makes all the difference. The difference between a négociant Chablis and a grower Chablis is felt immediately in the glass.

For high-end stays on the Côte d'Azur or in the Luberon, a Puligny-Montrachet or a Chassagne-Montrachet are remarkable choices. These are gastronomic wines that remain accessible as an aperitif and at the table, and that systematically impress guests who are not accustomed to them.

Provence rosés: choosing the right bottles

Provence produces the best rosés in the world, provided you know which ones to choose. The finest cuvées from Bandol or the rosés from confidential domaines in the region have little in common with mass-market rosés. These are gastronomic wines, capable of accompanying an entire meal at a villa lunch in Saint-Tropez or Ramatuelle. Finding them without the right contacts is difficult: the best cuvées are reserved for the domaines' loyal clients.

Light reds served cool: the summer revelation

A light Pinot Noir served cool, around 14 degrees, is one of the finest things one can drink in summer. A Bourgogne villages or a Sancerre rouge with cold meats, a charcuterie board or a barbecue: it is a revelation for those who think red wine is reserved for winter. These wines are rare, little known to the general public, and exactly the type of bottle that Le Passeur selects for its clients.

Delivery of rare wines to your villa on the Côte d'Azur

Le Passeur builds personalised wine selections for villa stays on the Côte d'Azur, in Saint-Tropez, the Luberon and the Alpilles. The bottles are delivered to the property before your arrival, anywhere in France and Switzerland. Each selection is built from a conversation about your stay, your tastes and your planned meals.