Domaine Lou Capelan

Domaine Lou Capelan

1480 Chemin de Cuges, 83740 La Cadière-d'Azur

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  • Domaine Lou Capelan - Provence - Wines
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About Domaine Lou Capelan

Domaine Lou Capelan is a family-run wine estate located across the villages of La Cadière-d’Azur and Le Castellet. The estate has several places where visitors can discover its wines, including the “Le Mas des Figuiers” sales and tasting cellar in Le Brûlat du Castellet, as well as its winery and tasting area in La Cadière-d’Azur, opened in June 2014.

The history of the estate dates back to 1934, when the Silvestri family arrived from Italy and settled in Le Brûlat du Castellet to grow vines. Domaine Lou Capelan has always been a family story, with know-how and a deep respect for the land passed down from father to son.

Originally, the estate covered just 4 hectares of vines. In 1996, the Silvestri son took over the property and fully renovated it. He produced his first red Bandol in 2000, including a cuvée created in honour of his father and named after him. Since then, the estate has continued to grow and now covers 43 hectares of vines.

Visit on the Provence wine route

Stay at the vineyard of Bandol

Provence

4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Bandol wine weekend

Bandol vineyards and winemakers + Provençal dinner + Charming accommodation

2 days / 1 night from €270 pp

Travellers' review - Domaine Lou Capelan

  • Weekend in Bandol

    First of all, thanks to Vinotrip for the organization. Everything went smoothly and the first visit to the Bunan estate went very well. We were warmly welcomed and given a guided tour, even though it wasn't planned. The same was true of Domaine Lou Capelan, where we were greeted by the owner's son, who told us all about the history of the estate. Everything went very well. At L'hostellerie Berard we had a lovely, clean and well-appointed room. A very warm welcome too, and the restaurant lived up to our expectations. We also spent 2 hours in the very pleasant spa. All in all, a relaxing weekend that lived up to our expectations.

    Alexandra L.

  • Wine weekend in Bandol

    The formula is perfect! Beautiful Bunan estate and fine wine Exceptional welcome at Domaine Lou Capelan with a passionate and warm owner. Perfect welcome at Hostellerie Berard and a succulent gourmet meal. Thank you vinotrip, everything was perfect!

    Brigitte G.

  • Visit two wineries

    Le premier domaine(domaine BENAN) Non-existent welcome Received as a simple wine buyer! Despite my insistence on registering with vinotrip On the other hand, the visit to domaine lou capelan was perfect, with a very warm welcome from the owner's son (2h30 visit). The evening at BERARD's was worthy of its reputation. It was sublime, especially the meal (the welcome at the hotel was also very good). In conclusion, a very good weekend.

    Bruno D.

  • A very pretty interlude

    First of all, a big thank you and bravo to the organization and responsiveness of the Vinotrip team. The Berard hotel is original, nestled in the middle of a village spread over several buildings. The room we had in the same building as the spa was really very nice, the spa is very pleasant, but we didn't have time to enjoy any treatments. The service in the restaurant was very, very good. We had a 3-course menu, + appetizers and coffee mignardises. The quality was good, with just one dish we didn't like as much. The breakfast was decent, without being exceptional for me. As far as the visits are concerned, I give a 5/5 to Domaine Lou Capelan, where the owner himself, who is passionate about his work, welcomed us to tell us about his history and the subtleties of how his wines are made. It was very interesting, and we learned a lot. His equally friendly wife takes care of the tastings. At Domaine Bunan, it's different: we're given a flyer detailing the different stages of winemaking, and it's an open house. The gentleman who gave us the tasting was very friendly, but it's true that this doesn't replace the welcome and explanations given by the owner of the other estate. It was a lovely interlude! We made the most of the moment...

    Katia L.

  • A good time

    It was a wonderful introduction to the Bandol region—it’s a shame that the tour of the Bunan estate wasn’t accompanied by anything more than a brochure; that’s really disappointing. On the other hand, we received a wonderful welcome at Domaine Lou Capelan—a family of passionate winemakers—so it was truly fascinating. We’ll definitely be back. The Hostellerie Berard lives up to its reputation; we had a very pleasant stay, and the electric bike ride through the vineyards and olive groves was delightful and will make us want to return.

    Marie A.

  • The wines

    Domaine Lou Capelan produces Bandol wines and Vins de Pays in all three colours: red, rosé and white. The vines grow on poor limestone soils, balanced by the humidity of the sea air and low rainfall. These conditions help the grapes preserve their aromas and the richness of their flavours.
    With around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and a favourable microclimate, the Bandol terroir offers ideal conditions for producing exceptional wines. The grapes are harvested by hand, as required by the Bandol appellation specifications.
    In Bandol, Mourvèdre is the leading grape variety. Harvested in early October at late ripeness, it reveals powerful tannins, brings original and complex aromas, and makes it possible to produce outstanding wines for ageing. Depending on the cuvée, Domaine Lou Capelan’s red Bandol wines contain 75% to 80% Mourvèdre, while the rosés contain 35% to 45%.
    The estate also produces a wide range of Vins de Pays, from fruity Pays du Var wines to drier styles from the Vins de Pays du Mont Caume.

  • Wine tourism at Domaine Lou Capelan

    During your visit to Domaine Lou Capelan, you will begin with a 30-minute tour explaining the full winemaking process.
    The experience continues with a guided tasting of the different Vins de Pays and Bandol wines produced by the estate.

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