The Essential Wines of Provence

The best rosé wine terroir in the world

The wine-growing region of Provence, home to the 3 PDOs Côtes de Provence, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence And Coteaux Varois en Provence, extends 200 km from east to west, and 100 km from north to south from the foothills of the Alps to the Mediterranean.

From Sainte-Victoire to the island of Porquerolles, from Sainte-Baume to Esterel, these landscapes, known throughout the world for their spectacular beauty, also shelter a mosaic of terroirs and exceptional conditions conducive to the cultivation of vines and the production of extremely healthy grapes, a sine qua non condition for the production of exceptional rosés.

The harmony between the natural environment and the planted grape varieties (primarily Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah) is remarkable for the production of exceptional rosé wines. The floral and fruity notes of Grenache, the freshness and finesse of Cinsault, and the intensity and beautiful acidity of Syrah offer a privileged range of expression.

Expertise entirely focused on rosé wine

Originating from a heritage and tradition spanning millennia (the first traces of vine cultivation in Provence date back to the Phocaeans in -600 BC before being developed in Roman times in -200 BC), it is also in more recent history that the rise and renown of Provence wines originate.

It was indeed from the late 1970s that visionary and committed winemakers dared to take the gamble of quality rosé. They gradually structured themselves around the 3 AOPs of Provence Wines (Côtes de Provence, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Coteaux Varois en Provence), precise specifications and ever-increasing quality requirements.

Benefiting from an exceptional environment, possessing historical expertise and pioneering major technical choices entirely dedicated to rosé wine, the vineyards of Provence base the identity of their rosés on a particularly solid foundation of quality.,

Unlike other vineyards that have chosen to make red or white their signature, and with nearly 90% of its production oriented towards rosé, Provence dedicates the best of its grapes to its great rosé vintages.

From selecting the finest grapes and harvesting at night to continuously monitoring the winemaking process, every step of the winemaking process in Provence, from vine to cellar, is meticulously planned with the delicate nature of great rosé wines in mind. These wines are particularly challenging to produce, demanding mastery, precision, and a high degree of expertise.

A style of rosé wine that has become a benchmark

While the expressions of Provence rosés demonstrate great diversity, there are nevertheless common markers that allow us to define a wine style built around:

•  of a pale dress
•  of a beautiful aromatic complexity with fruity and floral notes
•  with an elegant mouthfeel, roundness, and liveliness
•  refreshing finish

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

It is the highest quality and origin label at the European level. The PDO designation identifies a product whose entire production process is carried out according to recognized expertise within a specific geographical area, thus giving the product its unique characteristics. Unlike the PGI label, which generally covers much larger areas, the PDO covers relatively small areas and is governed by much stricter specifications, including lower yields and a limited number of grape varieties adapted to the terroir.