Discover the top 100 best sparkling wines of Provence as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sparkling wines that are popular of Provence and the best vintages to taste in this region.
World capital of dry, refined rosé (~90% of production). Pale rose-petal colour, delicate nose of fresh red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), citrus (pink grapefruit), white flowers and a mineral touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Mediterranean aperitif par excellence. Blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren and Mourvèdre. Fleshy Bandol reds from Mourvèdre (leather, garrigue, age-worthy), straight Cassis whites.
9 AOCs, mistral climate.
Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
sparkling wines from the region of Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, lamb shoulder confit with harissa or shrimp risotto with curry.
On the nose in the region of Provence often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, cream or peach. In the mouth in the region of Provence is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
