Provence Wine Region

 

Provence, France as a Wine Region


- Provence Not just a destination for tourists and movie stars, Provence makes some delicious and easy-drinking wines. Most of these wines are rosé – a dry, pale, pink style rose. The climate here is Mediterranean, with most of the vines planted on southern facing slopes to avoid the fierce Mistral winds. Thirteen varieties are permitted in the region, the most important for rose being Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault. A move is being made to bring in more varieties, like Syrah, to increase the quality of the wines. Notable Facts The most important appellation is Côtes de Provence, where about 80% of the production is the typical style rose. Unfortunately, the easy-drinking aspect does not translate to the price – some of these wines are a bit pricey for drink-today wines. Some producers are making a shift to higher quality while others are selling their wines at a bargain. Either way, Côtes de Provence rose is a delicious match with any provence-style garlic-y cuisine. Other appellations to note include Bandol, Bellet, Les Baux-de-Provence, Cassis and Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence. Though Côtes de Provence rules in amount of wine produced, the quality appellation to know is Bandol. Mostly red and mostly Mourvedre, the wines of Bandol are able to age a few years, like many a Chateauneuf-du-Pape, but also enjoyed in their youth.

France as a Wine Country

Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro

When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.



Wineries in Provence

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Château Calissanne

Winery in Provence, France

Château de Roquefort

Winery in Provence, France

Château Montaud

Winery in Provence, France

Domaine de Rimauresq

Winery in Provence, France

Domaine Houchart

Winery in Provence, France

Domaines Ott

Winery in Provence, France

Edradour Distillery

Winery in Provence, France

Château Minuty

Winery in Provence, France

Commanderie de Peyrassol

Winery in Provence, France

Domaine de Triennes

Winery in Provence, France

Mas de la Dame

Winery in Provence, France

Speri

Winery in Provence, France

Mas de Gourgonnier

Winery in Provence, France

Château de Pourcieux

Winery in Provence, France

Domaine Sorin

Winery in Provence, France

Mas de Gourgonnier

Winery in Provence, France

Chateau La Coste

Winery in Provence, France

Maison Fabre

Winery in Provence, France

Commanderie de la Bargemone

Winery in Provence, France

L'Estandon

Winery in Provence, France

Dom. Houchart

Winery in Provence, France

Peju Province

Winery in Provence, France

Grande Provence Pty

Winery in Provence, France

Wines from Provence Region

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2006 Domaine la Roche, Costières de Nîmes

Oak-free and joyously juicy, a soft, cherry-scented southern Rhône blend of Grenache..
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7.00
2007 Caladoc Rose, Domaine de Beaujeu

The Caladoc grape is a hybrid of Grenache and Malbec. Vin de Pays of real quality from org..
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8.00
2004 Domaine Richeaume, Cuvée Tradition

Impeccably organic, an impressive alliance of lush, cassis-rich Cabernet and gamey, genero..
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13.00
Château Saint Roch

A delicious rose showing soft spice and attractive fruit from this top winery in St. Trope..
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6.49
Côtes de Provence Rose Château Cavalier

The unbridled taste of Provence - the ideal partner to a glorious afternoon in the sun...
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9.00
Jules Rose

An excellent wine, delicious and refreshing roses from one of Provence's most interesting ..
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6.99
2004 Côtes des Provence

Light cherry colour, displaying an array of flavour, medium bodied, slightly dry with a ro..
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9.00
2006 Côtes des Provence

Very pale in colour, the bouquet expresses a typicity of Provence, intence early spring fl..
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9.00
DISTILLERIES PROVENCE

It shows specific aromatic characteristics split between flowers (jasmine and roses) and f..
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15.46
Chateau Sainte Marguerite Organic Rose 2009, Cotes de Provence, Cru Classe

The Chateau Sainte Marguerite was created in 1929 on the base of an old farm house cultiva..
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10.99
Chateau Sainte Marguerite Organic Blanc 2009, Cotes de Provence, Cru Classe

This Cru ClassA..
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10.99
Commanderie de Peyrassol Rose 2009, Cotes de Provence

Commanderie de Peyrassol was founded in 1308 by the Knights Templar. In addition to 80ha o..
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8.99
Chateau Sainte Marguerite Cru Classe Organic Rouge 2008, Cotes de Provence

The white and rosA..
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9.99
Chateau Cheval Blanc 1989, St

1989 was a hot, dry and exceptional vintage on the right bank of the Gironde and many spec..
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375.00
2004 Domaine Richeaume, Cuvee Tradition

Impeccably organic, an impressive alliance of lush, cassis-rich Cabernet and gamey, genero..
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13.99
2005 Mas de Gourgonnier, LesBaux de Provence

Appetising aromas of Provencal herbs (bay leaves; thyme); generous black cherry and raspbe..
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9.99
2006 Mas de Gourgonnier, Les Baux de Provence

Appetising aromas of Provenbal herbs (bay leaves; thyme); generous black cherry and raspbe..
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9.99
2009 Chateau de l'Aumerade Rose, Cotes de Provence

Located in the highly fashionable South Easterly tip of the French coast, Provence rose is..
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5.99
2009 Chateau de l'Aumerade Rose, Cotes de Provence

Located in the highly fashionable south easterly tip of the French coast, Provence rose is..
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9.50


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