LES BAUX-DE-PROVENCE I ALPILLES
A
s we passed through the mountain range separating Saint-Rémy-
de-Provence from the Baux-de-Provence, on the southern slopes of
the Alpilles, we were spellbound by the area’s beauty. It really is an
extraordinary place, with an absolutely unique geographical location. It may
seem hidden away, but once you find it, it’s majestuous - its beauty is utterly
staggering. The area has even been referenced several times in history. Dazzled
by its singular light, Van Gogh painted it. Simone de Beauvoir wrote about
it in her book, La Force d’Âge, and it’s even mentioned in Nostradamus’s
prophecies: “One day, the sea will cover the earth and will stop at the stele of
Mas de la Dame”.
Let’s just hope that won’t happen for a very long time, for this is a beautiful
spot, and what it yields is very precious.
Caroline Missoffe and Anne Poniatowski, great-grand-daughters of the
founder, manage this estate which stretches over 300 hectares, of which 58 are
vines and 28 are olive trees.
They took over from their parents in 1995, and in the same year, the AOP
(Appellation d’Origine Protégé, or Protected Designation of Origin) of
Les-Baux-de-Provence was born; this was collectively sought after by all the
valley’s winemakers.
There are high-quality wines to be found at the Mas de la Dame. Their taste is
unique. The Coin Caché is amazing, but there are other fantastic wines, too:
La Gourmande, La Réserve du Mas, La Stèle, Le Vallon des Amants ... all
the wines: reds, whites and rosés, are simply delicious, and proffer a delightful
gustatory experience.
These names whet your appetite perfectly. They are very much representative
of the terroir, of authenticity and heritage, and of a shared moment.
The Mas de la Dame also produces several exceptional olive oils, from fruity
greens to fruity blacks, and olive-based specialties.
All we can do is invite you to discover for yourself this magnificent winery and
its natural, authentic products.