The best wines of Provence

Discover the best wines of Provence as well as the best winemakers of Provence and estates of Provence to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Provence and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Provence by region

Looking for a good wine of Provence among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Provence. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Provence with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Provence

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Provence

Red wines from the region of Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, express couscous in a pressure cooker or rabbit provencale (mario style).

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Provence

On the nose the red wine of the region of Provence. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, bramble or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, cassis or mint. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Provence. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Provence

  • 2001With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.06/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Provence

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Mourvedre
  • Tempranillo

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Provence

A wine route planned in the region of Provence? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Provence.

Discovering the wine region of Provence

Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.

The term "Varietal improvers" is gaining ground in Provence, as it is in the neighbouring Languedoc-Roussillon. The most successful local varieties, Mourvèdre, Tibouren and Vermentino (known locally as Rolle), have remained in favor, proving their value in Provence wines, in red, rosé and white respectively. The Vineyards of Provence cover an area of France's southeastern coastline that measures about 200 kilometers from east to west. In this definitely Mediterranean climate - no Provencal vineyard is more than 55 km from the Mediterranean - the vines enjoy about 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, as well as an average annual temperature of 14.

5°C.

Great white wines of Provence

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Provence

White wines from the region of Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of sauerkraut of the sea in casserole, roast pork confit or sea sauerkraut with white wine.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Provence

On the nose the white wine of the region of Provence. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, salt or stone and sometimes also flavors of pear, red fruit or oaky.

The best vintages in white wine of Provence

  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.79/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Provence

  • Vermentino
  • Rolle
  • Clairette
  • Ugni blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Provence

A wine route planned in the region of Provence? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Provence.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of Provence

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Provence

Sparkling wines from the region of Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of porcini sauce, pork roll with tomato sauce or duck casserole with turnips.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Provence

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Provence. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, spices or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of yeast, non oak or earth.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Provence

  • 1909With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • N.V.With an average score of 3.89/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Provence

  • Grenache
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Ugni blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Provence

A wine route planned in the region of Provence? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Provence.

The word of the wine: Full-bodied

A rich, concentrated wine that offers consistency in the mouth.

Great pink wines of Provence

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Provence

Pink wines from the region of Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of country-style snow peas, risotto of the sea or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Provence

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Provence. often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe strawberries or earthy and sometimes also flavors of green apple, lime or red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Provence. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Provence

  • 2016With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.87/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Provence

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Vermentino
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Mourvedre

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Provence

A wine route planned in the region of Provence? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Provence.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sweet wines of Provence

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Provence

Sweet wines from the region of Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), lamb with coconut milk or currywurst.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Provence

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Provence. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, honeysuckle or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or watermelon.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Provence

  • 1994With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Provence

  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Provence

A wine route planned in the region of Provence? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Provence.

The word of the wine: Pressing

Mechanical action consisting of pressing the grapes (before fermentation for whites) or the marc soaked in wine (after fermentation for reds).

Great natural sweet wines of Provence

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Provence

Natural sweet wines from the region of Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of traditional hungarian goulash, lobster tail armorican style or breton cake with buckwheat flour.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Provence

  • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Provence

  • Cinsault
  • Grenache
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Provence

A wine route planned in the region of Provence? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Provence.

    Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

    Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

    Great unknow wines of Provence

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    Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of Provence

    Unknow wines from the region of Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

    News from the vineyard of Provence

    Andrew Jefford: ‘Rosé, for the time being, is a pretty babble’

    Many wine styles can seem perplexing at first: imagine the first bottle of Barolo if you only know Barossa Shiraz, or the first bottle of Jura Savagnin if you were brought up on California Chardonnay. With time, thought and repeated tasting, though, comes understanding. You learn each wine’s syntax and lexicon, its hints and inferences. You grasp the ways in which each style communicates. Its beauty dawns, then grows. Rosé wine sales grew 23% worldwide between 2002 and 2019. Its fuel has come fr ...

    Andrew Jefford: ‘2021 has been the year of all the miseries’

    How’s the weather been this year? Awful. ‘La nature m’écoeure’, one of my wine-growing friends posted on Facebook on 8 April, having been out to look at the frost-crippled shoots on his vines that morning: ‘Nature disgusts me’. It takes a lot to make a wine-grower feel that. He wasn’t alone. Jeremiads echo around the northern hemisphere as 2021 closes. It’s been the year of all the miseries. None suffered more horribly than the growers of Germany’s Ahr valley, where floodwaters caused by the fou ...

    Brad Pitt launches skincare range using ingredients from Rhône Valley vineyard

    Le Domaine Skincare features a serum, a cream, a fluid cream and a cleansing emulsion, all of which are vegan and suitable for all skin types. The products are made from organic matter that was previously discarded after the grapes had been pressed. Le Domaine Skincare’s packaging also includes recyclable glass bottles and jars, and reusable stoppers made of oak cut from the scraps of the vineyard’s wine barrels. ‘It is about imitating nature’s organic cycles, its original beauty,’ said Pitt, wh ...

    Discover other regions and appellation of Provence

    A wine route in the region of Provence ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

    • Aix-en-provence
    • Artigues &ndash france
    • Asheville
    • Besse-sur-issole
    • Bordeaux
    • Bormes-les-mimosas
    • Bras
    • Brignoles
    • Brue-auriac
    • Cabasse
    • Carces
    • Carnoules
    • Cassis
    • Chateauvert
    • Chemin de la ruol puget-ville
    • Chemin de la tourelle
    • Chemin des pilons
    • Châteauneuf-du-pape
    • Claviers
    • Cogolin
    • Cogolin (gulf of saint-tropez)
    • Correns
    • Cotes de provence
    • Cotignac
    • Coudoux
    • Cuers
    • D route de la garde-freinet
    • Domaine de la tour du bon
    • Draguignan
    • Flassans-sur-issole
    • Flayosc
    • Fleurie
    • Fontvieille
    • Forcalqueiret
    • Gassin
    • Gonfaron
    • La londe-les-maures
    • Les baux-de-provence
    • Rognes
    • St cyr sur mer