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The Provençal vineyard, between the Mediterranean and the Alps, extends over two hundred kilometers through the regions of Var, Bouches-du-Rhône and part of the Alpes-Maritimes. Under the sun of the South, the landscape is sumptuous, with ideal climatic conditions and soil to produce a world renowned Provence wine.
Find out more about our Provence wines.
How to choose a red wine from Provence?
Characteristics of the red Côtes de Provence appellation:
The red wine of Provence offers a palette of colors and varied aromas. A deep garnet colour with mauve reflections. The nose is elegant, distinctive, fine and complex; notes of venison and leather as revealed. On the palate, the red wine of Provence can be as much about lightness as power.
What makes a red wine excellent?
Several criteria comes into play, from the fermentation process during which the grape skins are in contact with the juice, to the maturity of the wine, whether in vats, barrels or bottles. It is these components, as well as the quality of the grapes at the start, which brings the red wine of Provence to its peak.
Rosé wine from Provence?
Characteristics of the Côtes de Provence rosé appellation
The rosé wines of Provence present a range of varied hues, ranging from rose petal to deep salmon. The nose offers notes of red fruits, currant and raspberry, as well as black fruits including blackcurrant and blackberry. They offer a variety of mineral notes, spicy aromas, thyme and phrygana, as well as vegetal notes of anise and fennel.
How to choose a Côtes de Provence rosé?
As an aperitif, choose fruity, low-tannin rosé wines. To accompany the meal, select more powerful rosé wines to match the meats and dishes. For dessert, turn to slightly sweet Côtes de Provence rosé wines.
White wine from Provence?
Characteristics of the white Côtes de Provence appellation
The white wines of Provence are subtle and fine. Their colours are limpid and brilliant, with a beautiful pale yellow and with greenish reflections. The nose is refreshing and invigorating, offering citrus notes such as grapefruit and lemon, notes of pine bark and thyme as well as a small spicy touch.
How to choose a white Côtes de Provence?
Choose low-fat dishes with bright and light whites. They go well with iodized flavors such as shellfish, crustaceans, grilled, raw or smoked fish.
Dry and intense white wines, woody or not, go well with dishes of the same intensity: white meats in cream sauce, fine or fattier fish, top-of-the-range seafood or powerful cheeses.
How to taste a wine from Provence?
The art of tasting the wines of Provence.
Tasting is a pleasure; appreciate the colour, clarity and shine. Smell the primary aromas, which come from the grape itself, and the secondary aromas brought in by the fermentation and the vinification method. First smell the wine at rest to detect its most discreet aromas, then shake the glass in a circular motion to release the stronger aromas. Next swirl it in the mouth to let the sweetness appear first, which normally disappears fairly quickly, then comes the other and more persistent tastes - salty (rare in wines), the acid and the bitter.
On what occasions to drink Provence wine?
In wines, there are four types of expression for oenologists: body, spirit, soul and heart, and this is perhaps even more true for the wine of Provence. If it is full-bodied, we would rather speak of a wine that corresponds to a weekend around a nice table with friends, we will seek intensity. For an aperitif or a party, we would choose a light and lively wine of spirit. In the case of a family or romantic meal, the choice would be for a hearty, warm and generous wine. Finally, for a rare, refined occasion, we would choose a rich, complex and mature wine with soul.
