Domaine de la VallongueParfum d'Éte Les Baux de Provence
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Vallongue's Parfum d'Éte Les Baux de Provence.
Discover the grape variety: Maréchal Joffre
Colourful, fruity reds to drink young with a sustained ruby robe, moderate tannins and an airy palate, and signature aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry) and simple notes. An accessible profile for cold climates. Grown mainly in Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and the northeastern United States, adapted to harsh continental vineyards. A black hybrid grape bred in Alsace in the early 20th century by Eugène Kuhlmann.
Informations about the Domaine de la Vallongue
The Domaine de la Vallongue is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Les Baux-de-Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Les Baux-de-Provence
Provençal AOC in the Alpilles massif (7 communes, 277 ha, France's first 100% organic/biodynamic AOC since 2023), stony calcareous soils, sunny Mediterranean climate with Mistral. Signature reds from Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah (≥60%): elegant and sun-drenched with black cherry, garrigue, thyme, rosemary, black olive and peppery notes, tannins melted by sun. Fresh, crunchy rosés. Full whites from Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Vermentino and Roussanne.
The wine region of Provence
World capital of dry, refined rosé (~90% of production). Pale rose-petal colour, delicate nose of fresh red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), citrus (pink grapefruit), white flowers and a mineral touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Mediterranean aperitif par excellence. Blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren and Mourvèdre. Fleshy Bandol reds from Mourvèdre (leather, garrigue, age-worthy), straight Cassis whites.
The word of the wine: Pedicel
Small stalk.
