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 soft and inexpensive pasta gratin, slivers of squid with tomato or broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry.

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, red cherry or floral and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, spices or earth. 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
  • 2015With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.80/5

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 sublime salmon (stuffed salmon), marinated mussels with maroilles or express kiwi and chocolate tartlet.

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

  • Sémillon
  • Vermentino

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.

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 navarin of lamb, leg of lamb with spices or mussels with curry.

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: Acidity

When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.

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 navarin of the sea da gigi, rack of lamb with antiboise sauce or filet mignon in a crust.

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: 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.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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The word of the wine: Acidity

When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.

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