A nighttime stroll through the heart of Deffends. When the sun disappears behind the hill, the Deffends vineyard comes alive. The cicadas give way to crickets, the scents of the garrigue intensify, and the Provençal sky opens up to reveal thousands of stars. On the evening of August 9, we invite you to experience the estate in a whole new way: a two-hour guided night walk through the vineyards, with all your senses awakened.
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Why August 9? It’s an important two-day Cosmic Node: In the biodynamic calendar, certain nights have a special quality. The evening of August 9 is one of them: a cosmic node, a moment of convergence between lunar and stellar rhythms. We’ve chosen this night for a special edition of the Night of the Senses. The itinerary will be the same, but the perspective will be different. We’ll take the time to explain how we sometimes read the sky to decide when to prune, harvest, or let the land rest. The blind tasting takes on a new dimension. The moon will be thin and waning (16%), and we’ll see the summer triangle: Vega, very high in the sky; Altair, in the southeast then south, clearly visible; and Deneb, high in the east/northeast.
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What’s on
- Active listening in the heart of the woods: the wind rustling through the leaves, the insects, the Sainte-Baume forest breathing in the darkness.
- A moment to take in the scents of the vineyards: the fragrances of a Provençal night, so different from those of the day. A special moment during the blooming season.
- A vantage point from which to look up and read the August sky: stars, constellations, and their connection to the cycles that guide our work.
- A blind tasting under the stars, surrounded by vineyards: black glasses, no visual cues—just the aromas, the texture, and the sensations. Three wines from the estate.
- The tour concludes with a tasting on the winery’s terrace, featuring local specialties.
Time: 9:00 PM–11:00 PM. Duration: 2 hours. Group size: 12 people max. Price: €35 per person. Date: August 9, 2026.
Cancelled or postponed in case of rain.
Each participant will be provided with a flashlight. However, walking at night on uneven ground can lead to sprains, so please wear closed-toe shoes that provide good support.
Observations will, of course, depend on the weather. Even in August in Provence, there can be clouds, or even thunderstorms in the late afternoon.
Group: 10 people max. Languages: French, English, German
“Le vin ne se boit pas, il se vit.”