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 game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, lamb chops with tarragon cream or rabbit with white wine and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Alpilles

On the nose the red wine of the region of Alpilles. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Alpilles. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Alpilles

  • 2001With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Alpilles

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

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 white cabbage with bacon, grilled mackerel with garlic and herbs or mussels with camembert cheese.

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, minerality or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, red fruit or apricot. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Alpilles. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

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 4.33/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.21/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Alpilles

  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Marsanne
  • Clairette
  • Viognier

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: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

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 express veal stew in a pressure cooker, asparagus and comté cake or original mafé with okra.

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

  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5

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: 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...

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

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  • Orgon
  • Saint-etienne-du-gres