Our Provence Wines

Provence, the historical cradle of French viticulture, offers us much more than its famous rosés. Between sea and mountain, this sunny region produces wines that capture the very essence of the Mediterranean art of living.

Why Choose Provençal Wines?

• The kingdom of gastronomic rosé
• A thousand-year-old wine tradition (2600 years)
• Often overlooked reds with character
• Whites with surprising freshness
• A unique terroir shaped by sun and mistral wind

Keys to Understanding the Style

Terroir and Climate

The Mediterranean climate, marked by 300 days of sunshine per year and the purifying mistral wind, combined with limestone and schist soils, gives birth to wines of great finesse. The vineyards, often on restanques (terraces), benefit from ideal exposure.

Star Grape Varieties

Rosés and Reds:

• Grenache: Sunshine in a glass
• Syrah: Structure and elegance
• Cinsault: Finesse and aromas
• Mourvèdre: Power and character (particularly in Bandol)

Whites:

• Rolle (Vermentino): Freshness and character
• Ugni Blanc: Vivacity
• Clairette: Aromatic finesse

Flagship Appellations

• Bandol: Great aging reds and structured rosés
• Cassis: Legendary marine whites
• Côtes de Provence: The excellence of rosé
• Palette: Confidentiality and refinement
• Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence: Tradition and modernity

Hidden Treasures of Wine-Growing Provence

Provence conceals confidential appellations that deserve to be discovered:

Les Baux-de-Provence: Nestled in the heart of the Alpilles, these vineyards produce wines of rare elegance, influenced by a unique limestone terroir and the freshness of the reliefs. The wines of the Alpilles perpetuate respectful viticulture, giving birth to structured reds and complex whites.

Bellet: On the heights of Nice, this small appellation cultivates the rare Braquet grape, offering rosés and reds with a distinct mountain character.

Sainte-Victoire: At the foot of the mountain painted by Cézanne, these wines benefit from a particular microclimate, giving crystalline rosés and character-filled reds.

Best Vintages of Provence

Recent successes:

• 2022: A perfect sunny vintage for rosés
• 2020, 2019: Balance and freshness
• 2018: Great year for reds
• 2016: Reference vintage for aging reds

Provençal Food and Wine Pairings

Classics:

• A Provence rosé with bouillabaisse
• A Bandol red with herbed leg of lamb
• A Cassis white with bourride (fish stew)

Modern Pairings:

• A structured rosé with tuna tataki
• A light red with truffle pizza
• A Provence white with ceviche

Provençal Gastronomy: A Marriage of Flavors

Provence would not be complete without its PDO olive oil, the true liquid gold of the terroir:

Olive oil from the Baux-de-Provence Valley: Renowned for its notes of raw artichoke and fresh herbs, it enhances the red wines of the Alpilles.

Château d'Estoublon: An exceptional estate that combines viticulture and olive growing, producing exceptional single-variety olive oils, perfect paired with their wines.

Traditional pairings: Aïoli with a Provence white, tapenade with a Baux red, ratatouille with a character-filled rosé.

FAQ on Provençal Wines

Why are Provence rosés so renowned? Their paleness, freshness, and aromatic complexity are the result of unique expertise, perfected over generations.

Do Provence wines age well? Rosés are best enjoyed young (1-2 years), but Bandol reds can age 10-15 years. Cassis whites have a potential of 3-5 years.

At what temperature should these wines be served?

• Rosés: 8-10°C
• Whites: 10-12°C
• Reds: 16-18°C

How to recognize a good Provence rosé? Its pale color ("gris"), delicate fruit and flower aromas, and characteristic mineral finish.

Our Selection

From iconic rosés to character-filled reds, to surprising whites, discover our collection of Provence wines. Each bottle tells a story of sun, sea, and thousand-year-old traditions.