Domaine de la Tour du Bon

The Domaine de la Tour du Bon in Bandol originally took its name from a watchtower that is said to have been erected at the highest point of the site to protect the village, thus giving the area the name “Tour de Bon.” Over time, the hard work and Favorites its occupants transformed this modest farm into a wine estate, a member of the Bandol appellation. The Domaine de La Tour du Bon is located in the far northwest of the Bandol appellation, facing the sea.

In this natural basin, nestled between the sea and the mountains, the aridity of the area is fortunately tempered by the mild sea breeze. The elevation of the Domaine de La Tour du Bon’s vineyards, combined with the effects of the Mistral , ensures effective disease control from a phytosanitary perspective. Exceptional sunshine—300 days a year—and annual rainfall of approximately 400 mm create a unique microclimate where the king of red wine grapes, Mourvèdre, can express itself freely, reaching rare levels of ripeness. The vineyards of Domaine de la Tour du Bon are situated on the hills of Le Castellet and Le Brulat. The vines grow on a relatively homogeneous geological substrate composed of marl and limestone. Thanks to its natural slope, which drains heavy rainfall, the terroir possesses excellent water-regulation capabilities. Under these exceptional conditions, the grape varieties characteristic of the Bandol appellation flourish fully, producing red, rosé, and white wines from Provence of exceptional quality.

Since 2014, the estate has been certified organic.