Every month, we bring you a selection of media coverage of Domaine du Vallon des Glauges, our international estates in Sicily and South Africa, and the story of the Oddo family, owners of the Oddo Vins & Domaines group. These publications allow you to learn more about the Domaine's philosophy, our history, the conception of our wines and food and wine pairings.
- Our selection of still rosé wines for cavistes & restaurants - Le Magazine des Cavistes & Sommeliers - 04/07/2023
» AOP COTEAUX D’AIX-EN-PROVENCE
COLLECTION ODDO • Vallon des Glauges Rosé • Grenache, Syrah, Counoise – Clay-limestone soils – Plot selection – Direct cold pressing, fermentation in stainless steel and concrete tanks – Aged on lees for several weeks to several months. The nose offers white-fleshed fruits and white pepper. On the palate, the nectarine theme continues, and the finish lingers with lovely notes of pomelo. “
Edition: Summer 2023
- OUR SUMMER Favourites - Provence Selection - Le Figaro Magazine - James Huet - 07/07/2023
» DOMAINE DU VALLON DES GLAUGES – With twenty hectares replanted, the vineyard’s conversion to organic farming completed this year, a redesigned cellar and tasting area, and wine tourism on the rise, the Oddo family is doing everything in its power to promote the estate. Take, for example, the Oddo cuvée, a very accomplished rosé—fresh, mouthwatering, and tangy—with aromas of citron, nectarine, pineapple, and melon. Ideal with a saffron-infused bourride or a citrus-glazed sea bass (€13.50). In Eyguières (13). “
Issue: 07-08/07/2023
- OUR SELECTION OF ROSE WINES AND BUBBLES FOR SUMMER - Les Echos - Carla-Elle Rogosky & Erica Urzua - 07/07/2023
"Serra Ferdinandea, Rosé 2022, DOC Sicilia Rosato
Two prominent families, the Oddos and the Planetas, have joined forces, and the result is brilliant. The Nero d’Avola and Syrah grapes used in this cuvée are grown on the hillsides of Serra Ferdinandea in Sicily. The initial nose is ripe, reminiscent of guava, while the palate is smooth. Aromas of white flowers blend with a saline sensation that balances the wine’s generous,
y texture. The balance is subtle. €16.80, twil.fr “
Issue: 07/07/2023
- Wines: our selection of rosés for summer - Les Echos Week-end - Carla-Elle Rogosky - 10/07/2023
"For the summer season, we have a fine selection of rosés from France and Italy that are sure to appeal to every palate."
Serra Ferdinandea Rosé 2022 DOC Sicilia Rosato: Two prominent families, the Oddos and the Planetas, have joined forces, and the result is brilliant. The Nero d’Avola and Syrah grapes used in this cuvée are grown on the hillsides of Serra Ferdinandea in Sicily. The initial nose is ripe, reminiscent of guava, while the palate is smooth. Aromas of white flowers blend with a salty sensation that balances the wine’s generous body. The balance is subtle. €16.80, twil.fr “
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- Selection of rosé wines and food pairings - Terre de vins - Frédérique Hermine - 12/07/2023
Valion des Glauges 93/100 COTEAUX-D'AIX-EN-PROVENCE €13.50 2022
The Oddo family bought the estate at the foot of Mont Menu in 2015. This plot-selected Grenache-Syrah-Counoise is vinified in whole bunches. A very pale rosé with a powdery nose of rose and orange blossom, particularly fine and delicate with aromas of yellow peach and citrus zest.
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Issue: July-August 2023
- A wine-tasting getaway in the heart of the Alpilles - toutlevin.com – Mlle boit du rouge – July 14, 2023
“Stop by the Vallon des Glauges estate for a cheese and wine aperitif with a breathtaking view…”
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- A superb cookbook retracing the family history - La Provence - Stéphane ROSSI - 07/15/2023
“Harvest Table” is more than just a book. It is a veritable culinary bible featuring a selection of the best recipes from the three countries—South Africa, Italy, and France—where the Oddo family has made their home on their vineyards. “This book tells our story through each country, with the help of Monché Muller, chef at the Pink Valley restaurant in South Africa,” says Lorraine Oddo. “This project began as a casual conversation about good food and wine and evolved into a more substantial project centered on this book, in which we’ve shared our culinary favorites, as well as our entire team around the world.”
"Harvest Table" brings together, in a substantial volume of over three hundred pages and set against a backdrop of stunning images, a beautiful collection of portraits and scenes of daily life, alongside mouthwatering recipes such as "Catherine’s Stuffed Cabbage"—created by the chef at the Domaine du Vallon des Glauges—that are sure to make any food lover’s mouth water. From further afield, recipes for tummale di ricotta (Sicilian cheesecake) or South African mielibrood (cornbread) are sure to inspire you to travel. This book has already won two Gourmand Awards.
World Cookbook Awards 2022 (the “Oscars” of the cookbook world), in the “Food and Drink” and “International” categories. A true mark of quality. “
Issue: 15/07/2023
- Vallon des Glauges: Oddo blanc 2022 to drink and "Harvest table" to read - Le Grand Pastis - 16/07/2023 (Extrait)
“While some people collect baseball caps, the Oddo family collects vineyards. Now at the helm of six estates—in Provence, the Sancerre region, La Rioja, Sicily, and South Africa—Pascal and Lorraine Oddo laid the foundation for this wine-growing empire in 2015 in Eyguières, at the foot of the Alpilles. This family of “winemakers and global citizens,” as they describe themselves, began the conversion to organic farming at Vallon des Glauges, their Provençal estate (which had previously practiced sustainable agriculture), in 2020. After three years, as required by the specifications for organic viticulture, they have now reached their goal. (…)
At the Harvest Table: A Must-Read Book from the Vallon des Glauges to South Africa. As you flip through its pages, you’ll discover the result of a wonderful collective adventure. It all began during a casual conversation about fine cuisine and wine between members of the Oddo family and Monché Muller, chef at the Pink Valley restaurant in South Africa. What started as a sketch of a recipe book has turned into a beautiful volume that celebrates the spirit of sharing and the pleasures of wine when paired with dishes prepared with love. The recipes vary according to the vineyards and the culture of each country, but also according to the history of each estate: some are traditional, while others, more contemporary, have been reinvented specifically for this book. Harvest Table ( “the harvest table”) invites you to discover the family’s favorite recipes selected for each of their estates. (…) “
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- From the Glauges to South Africa, the Oddo family saga - La Provence - Stéphane ROSSI - 17/07/2023 (Extrait)
" Every wine has its own identity"
At each of these estates, in these corners of the world, the Oddo family has poured their heart and soul into crafting truly exceptional wines.“Each wine has its own identity, ”she explains . “We’ve always been very selective,” Lorraine Oddo continues. “Each estate produces only one type of wine, except at Vallon des Glauges, where, in addition to rosé and white, we’ve started producing red wine on land that’s well-suited to it, since it lies on the former bed of the Durance River.”
In fact, with such a wide range of wines, the Oddo family has managed to establish itself all over the world. England, Sweden, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea… the list of new markets grows a little longer every day. The icing on the cake is that we, as Provençals, don’t have to travel across the globe. Because what sets the Oddo estates apart is that each of their cellars offers the entire range of their wines. You now know that going to Eyguières to taste a wine from South Africa or Sicily is now a reality. »
Published: 17/07/2023
- A summer in the vineyards - Le Régional - 07/19/2023
» The Domaine du Vallon des Glauges invites you to its first “Ciné étoilé” summer evening event in the heart of the Alpilles on Tuesday, July 25, starting at 7:00 p.m. The opening act will feature the band Super Van from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Then, for the main event, the film “La Dégustation” starring Bernard Campan will be shown on the big screen. Food will be available from food trucks. Admission by reservation only, €12.50.”
Issue: 19/07/2023
- Elle Provence - Yoga in the vineyards - Elle Été Magazine - 27/07/2023
"The terrace at the Vallon des Glauges winery in Eyguières is absolutely stunning, overlooking the Alpilles mountains. Unfolding your yoga mat above the vineyards in the late afternoon is an experience you’ll never forget! Stretching, breathing exercises, strength training… After class, unwind with a glass of the estate’s wine and a charcuterie and cheese platter. Classes range from €12 to €15, by reservation. Platter for two people, €14.50; glass of wine starting at €4.50. “
Issue: 27/07/2023
