The Winery Le Grand Cros of Côtes de Provence of Provence

Winery Le Grand Cros
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Grand Cros.
It is ranked in the top 120 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Côtes de Provence in the region of Provence

The Winery Le Grand Cros is one of the best wineries to follow in Côtes de Provence.. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Côtes de Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the charming village of Puyloubier in Provence, the Grand Cros vineyard stretches over the sun-drenched hills overlooking sunny slopes and picturesque vineyards. Founded in 1906, it is a must-visit in the region. The estate is surrounded by over 33 hectares of vineyards, which produce a unique blend of Provencal grape varieties, including Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. All grapes are carefully selected and vinified with care to produce the best wine. Once the grapes are picked and selected, the wines are vinified using traditional and natural methods to preserve the terroir and flavor. The assortments offered include red and white wines, rosés, sweet wines, reserve wines, sparkling wines, and even effervescent wines. The estate is also known for its magnificent landscapes, passionate managers, and skilled team. Every year, the estate is visited by wine lovers and curious visitors who marvel at the charm of Provence and taste one of its impressive wines. Tours of the vineyards and cellars are organized to explore the fascinating world of wines produced by the Grand Cros. The Grand Cros is the home of one of the finest vineyards in the south of France and one of the most famous properties in Provence. By visiting the estate, visitors can admire the vines and surrounding countryside and discover an amazing world of aromas, flavors, and colors. With its delicious wines and ancestral tradition, Grand Cros is a vineyard not to be missed.

Top Winery Le Grand Cros wines

Looking for the best Winery Le Grand Cros wines in Côtes de Provence among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Le Grand Cros wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Le Grand Cros wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top pink wines of Winery Le Grand Cros

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Le Grand Cros

How Winery Le Grand Cros wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pumpkin and bacon pie, spanish paella or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Le Grand Cros

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Le Grand Cros. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, citrus or peach and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, microbio or tree fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Le Grand Cros. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Le Grand Cros

  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Le Grand Cros.

  • Grenache
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Côtes de Provence

The AOC Côtes de Provence is the largest appellation in the Provence wine region of southeastern France. It covers about 20,000 hectares of vineyards, which produce the vast majority of Provence's rosé wine. This appellation includes most of the vineyards in the Var department - essentially the eastern half of the Provence wine region - with the exception of 2,250 hectares North of Toulon which are reserved for the Côteaux Varois en Provence appellation. Although it also covers red and white wine, about 80% of Côtes de Provence production is rosé.

This wine is mainly made from the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsaut grapes, as well as the quintessential Provence red Tibouren. Although clearly a minority, the Volume of red wine produced under this title (and elsewhere in Provence) is increasing and currently represents about 15% of the total. Grapes such as the three key Rhone varieties mentioned above and Cabernet Sauvignon (introduced here in the 1960s) are being used by a New wave of winemakers eager to demonstrate that rosé is not the only interesting wine in the region. Only about five percent of Côtes de Provence wines are made from white grapes, particularly Rolle (Vermentino).

The top white wines of Winery Le Grand Cros

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Le Grand Cros

How Winery Le Grand Cros wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of pasta with tuna and tomato, my chef's pot or king's cake with frangipane.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Le Grand Cros.

  • Sémillon
  • Vermentino

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top red wines of Winery Le Grand Cros

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Le Grand Cros

How Winery Le Grand Cros wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef with mustard, merguez with lentils or baked falafels.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Le Grand Cros

  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Le Grand Cros.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: Filling

Gentle transfer from one barrel to another to oxygenate the wine, eliminate some of the lees and reduce the carbon dioxide (fizz) that was released during the fermentations.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Le Grand Cros

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Le Grand Cros

How Winery Le Grand Cros wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of vegetable noddles, leg of lamb with herb stuffing or baked pork chops.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Le Grand Cros

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Le Grand Cros. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Le Grand Cros.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Chardonnay
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

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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.

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