The best wines of Alpilles

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

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Top wines of Alpilles by region

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

Great red wines of Alpilles

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Alpilles

Red wines from the region of Alpilles go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, seven o'clock leg of lamb or carrot soup with curry and coconut milk.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Alpilles

On the nose the red wine of the region of Alpilles. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, anise or mushroom and sometimes also flavors of clove, cassis or white pepper.

The best vintages in red wine of Alpilles

  • 1990With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Alpilles

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Marselan
  • Merlot
  • Mourvedre
  • Petit Verdot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Alpilles

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

Discovering the wine region of Alpilles

The wine region of Alpilles is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Trévallon or the Domaine de Trévallon produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alpilles are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alpilles often reveals types of flavors of peach, black fruits or white pepper and sometimes also flavors of cassis, clove or mushroom.

In the mouth of Alpilles is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 39 estates and châteaux in the of Alpilles, producing 130 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Alpilles go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

Great white wines of Alpilles

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Alpilles

White wines from the region of Alpilles go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of reblochon tartiflette, hawaiian poke bowl or shrimp with curry express.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Alpilles

On the nose the white wine of the region of Alpilles. often reveals types of flavors of peach, almonds or tropical and sometimes also flavors of smoke, crushed rock or vanilla.

The best vintages in white wine of Alpilles

  • 2004With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.20/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Alpilles

  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Marsanne
  • Clairette
  • Ugni blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Alpilles

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

Discover the grape variety: Rolle

Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...

Great pink wines of Alpilles

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Alpilles

Pink wines from the region of Alpilles go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), mushroom, comté and morteau sausage cake or lamb delight with tomato and cinnamon.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Alpilles

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Alpilles. often reveals types of flavors of melon, tree fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, peach or earth.

The best vintages in pink wine of Alpilles

  • 2014With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.79/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Alpilles

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre
  • Merlot
  • Caladoc

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Alpilles

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

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. 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. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News from the vineyard of Alpilles

Sussex wine producers celebrate after earning PDO status

Producers including Rathfinny, Ridgeview and Bolney embarked upon their quest to turn Sussex into an appellation back in 2015. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has now finally recognised Sussex wine as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). It will enter the register on 5 July, 2022, giving Sussex wine the same legal status as Jersey Royal potatoes, Cornish clotted cream and Stilton cheese. Mark Driver, the former hedge fund manager who set up Rathfinny Wine Estat ...

Decanter New York Fine Wine Encounter masterclass: Brunello di Montalcino 2013

Contrary to the current trend in Italy, Montalcino shows no signs of officially designating subzones or specific crus. Yet variations in exposure, altitude and soil make for myriad expressions, even before taking winemaking into account. At Decanter’s first-ever Fine Wine Encounter in New York City, Brunello di Montalcino owned the final masterclass slot of the day. Ten wines from 2013 were carefully selected to discuss the diversity that exists within this revered region. Scroll down to see tas ...

Concern that wine prices may rise amid cost pressures

Inflation and higher costs have led to questions in the UK and US in recent weeks about how much the trade can absorb before wine prices increase. Despite a recent freeze on duty tax, the UK Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has said it is concerned wine prices may rise in 2022 due to myriad factors, including higher costs, inflation and supply chain issues. The trade body sent a letter to government signed by 49 UK wine and spirits businesses last month, warning that ‘rising cost ...

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