Who We Are
If we can summarize who we are in one sentence:
A deep passion for the world of wine and everything around it.
The Grape Escape is a new agency specializing in wine excursions in the Gulf of Saint Tropez.
More than anything, we want to bear witness to the vision with which the agency was created, a vision of helping to make the wine sector more accessible through wine tourism, with the desire to bring this fascinating world to the pinnacle of its art.
At the Beginning:
Anjouna Bargues. I am the founder of this agency in collaboration with my husband Alban Veron and Alexandra Guerrero, the social media manager.
My immersion in the world of wine began as a press officer in Paris, working in a communication agency focused on gastronomy and wine.
However, a growing passion for meeting winemakers, exploring wines, and discovering our terroir quickly took hold.
After passing the level 2 and 3 exams of the WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust), I had the privilege of undergoing Sommelier training at the prestigious University of Wine in Suze La Rousse, France. Since then, my career has led me to be a sommelier at The Strand restaurant in Saint Tropez, as well as an assistant sommelier at the 5-star palace La Messardiere.
The constant attraction to wine tourism has always persisted in my thoughts.
A dream that has finally become a reality. This is not my first foray into this field, as I previously worked as a tourist guide in the Gulf of Saint Tropez. This experience was a real revelation, encouraging me to fully embrace my passion.
Today, with these experiences, I made the final decision to realize this dream by creating my own agency The Grape Escape.