The best wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Discover the best wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and estates of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence by region

Looking for a good wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence of Vin de Pays among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Alpes-de-Haute-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 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Red wines from the region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of pot roast, thiebou yappe from senegal (rice with lamb) or lamb shoulder confit.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

On the nose the red wine of the region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of minerality, raspberry or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.61/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Grenache
  • Viognier
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Discovering the wine region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

The wine region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Rousset or the Domaine L'Art Provençal produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or floral and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, earthy or blackberry.

In the mouth of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 30 estates and châteaux in the of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, producing 80 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

Great white wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

White wines from the region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of pigeon with bacon and mushrooms, obelix's boar leg in the oven or wok of shrimps with vegetables.

The best vintages in white wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

  • Viognier
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Vermentino
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Ugni blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great sparkling wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Sparkling wines from the region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of caramelized lamb mice, pizza cone or wild boar stew.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.37/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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    The word of the wine: White Grenache

    White grape variety cultivated mainly in Spain and a little in the south of France (southern Rhône valley, Languedoc-Roussillon). It is the white variety of Grenache noir. It is used in the blending of several white wines (dry wines or natural sweet wines) to which it gives richness, fatness and floral notes.

    Great pink wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

    Pink wines from the region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of quick meatloaf, imene's tunisian ojja or island grouper.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, gooseberry or apricot and sometimes also flavors of pear, floral or tropical fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. is a with a nice freshness.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

    • 2018With an average score of 3.82/5
    • 2019With an average score of 3.81/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.73/5
    • 2017With an average score of 3.72/5
    • 2014With an average score of 3.58/5
    • 2015With an average score of 3.57/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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

    Discover the grape variety: Ugni

    Ugni blanc is a grape variety originating from Italy. 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 large bunches and small to medium sized grapes. Ugni blanc can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Armagnac, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

    Great sweet wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

    Sweet wines from the region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of scallops with coconut cream or apple cake.

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

    • Muscat Blanc

    The word of the wine: Cuvée

    Often followed by a name that allows for recognition and identification, the word "cuvée" designates a specific wine within the production of a winemaker. This wine is characterized by a specific grape variety, a type of maturation and an organoleptic profile. All the vintages of a domain constitute a range.

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