The vineyard of Bellet is surely one of the oldest in France; it may have originated as far back as the arrival here of Phocean Greeks from Marseille. The vineyard's prosperity peaked in the early 19th century when it probably covered more than 1000 ha (~2.500 acres). It has lived through severe hardships.

Monastère de Cimiez - XVIIIe siècle -

But in 1941 the courage and determination of the local wine-growers, always fiercely loyal to their product, was rewarded when the wines of Bellet were granted AOC (Appelation d'Origine Contrôlée) status.

The hills of Bellet are home to fifteen wine-growing families, all very sensitive to the strong tradition of quality.

To date, the wine of bellet is highly reputed worldwide. Its historix admirers include French King Louis XIV, US President Thomas Jefferson in the 18th century and, more recently, author Jules Romain. Today, it can be found on the very finest tables