If you are looking for culinary sectrets in Marseille then the tanin (Les Jardins de tanin) is the right address for you. Located directly above the eastern side of the old harbour but slightly hidden in a backyard a flavourful treasure opens if discovered. Rémi, the owner of the Natural Wind Club provides you with an outstanding French wine selection and a changing menu integrating local cuisine, mediterranean classics, spoiled with a flood of truffels. Attention, the tanin was first located a few hundred meters down the same street as an indoor winebar not to be confused with the present address.
The tanin is both a wine store, an outdoor location, and an inside wine bar. Frequented by locals, friends, and occasional tourists. Sitting under a huge fig Tree and Palms in a quiet and cosy backyard almost gives you the feeling of beeing in a Japanese Manga scene drawn by Hayo Miyasake. The yard protects you from the harsh Mistral that hits the provoncal coasts from time to time with merciless strength. Protected from the forces of mediterranean nature you can enjoy a freshly prepared Paella, “Frites Maison”, Vacherin Mont D’Or, Oysters, Pasta, and supreme spanish Anchovis. Changing on a daily base but providing a fixed small menu available every day. Even the christmas time makes worth a visit. If you lukely catch a mild evening you can sit outside just wearing a sweat-shirt.
No matter wich weather, the wine selection is always worth a visit. For colder days maybe a wine from the famous Tavel region, one of the favrorite wine of the french “roi soleile” Louis quatorze. A forceful Grenache red from the neihboring Rhone Valley, but also a nice Elsass Orange provides you warmth. For the hot summer nights maybe a fruity natural light orange from the area of Barcelone, a creamy complex cremant from the northern Rhone, you can be sure to finde the perfect wine match for your mood and the season.
If you ask Remí for a special blend, you can be sure to get something interesting from his secret selection. This combination of exceptional wines, good atmosphere, and interesting guests quickly brings people togehter talking and you can make the most interesting friendships.
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