The best wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Discover the best wines of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence of Pays d'Oc 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 Pays d'Oc 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 scottish haggis, lamb tagine with prunes or pasta shells.

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
  • 0With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 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

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 old-fashioned pork roll, rabbit with cream sauce anne's way or scallops or scallops express with cognac.

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
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5

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

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

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

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Discover the grape variety: Ugni blanc

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 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 chicken and sausage stew with carrots, tagliatelle with carbonara or roast pheasant.

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

  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 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
  • Marselan

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

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The word of the wine: Length

Persistence in the mouth of a wine measured in caudalies.

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 slow-cooked fillet of beef, rack of lamb in a salt crust or julienne fillets in coconut milk.

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, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of peach, strawberries or lemon. 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
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.58/5

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

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Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

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 tripe in the style of caen or ultra-fast and yet so light....

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

  • Muscat Blanc

The word of the wine: Monopoly (raw)

Cru exploited exclusively by a domain. The famous Romanée Conti is a monopoly cru.

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