
Provencal Wine France
Learn about Provençal wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more …
More than just a European vacation hotspot and rosé capital of the world, Provence, in southeastern France, is a coastal appellation producing interesting wines of all colors. The warm, breezy Mediterranean climate is ideal for grape growing and the diverse terrain and soil types allow for a variety of wine styles within the region. Adjacent to the Rhône Valley, Provence shares some characteristics with this northwestern neighbor—namely, the fierce mistral wind and the plentiful wild herbs (such as rosemary, lavender, juniper and thyme) often referred to as garrigue. The largest appellation here is Côtes de Provence, followed by Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence.
Provence is internationally acclaimed for dry, refreshing, pale-hued rosé wines, which make up the vast majority of the region’s production. These are typically blends, often dominated by Mourvèdre and supplemented by Grenache, Cinsault, Tibouren and other varieties.
A small amount of full-bodied, herbal white wine is made here—particularly from the Cassis appellation, of Clairette and Marsanne. Other white varieties used throughout Provence include Roussane, Sémillon, Vermentino (known locally as Rolle) and Ugni Blanc.
Perhaps the most interesting wines of the region, however, are the red wines of Bandol. Predominantly Mourvèdre, these are powerful, structured, and ageworthy wines with lush berry fruit and savory characteristics of earth and spice.
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Grand Cros L'Esprit de Provence White 2015Other White Blends from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau La Calisse Blanc 2015Other White Wine from Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau Henri Bonnaud Palette Quintessence Blanc 2015Rhone White Blends from Provence, South of France, France
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Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2015Other White Blends from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Commanderie de la Bargemone Coteaux Aix en Provence Blanc 2015Rhone White Blends from Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau Simone Palette Blanc 2015Other White Blends from Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau Bas Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Pierres du Sud Blanc 2015Rhone White Blends from Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine Rimauresq Cotes de Provence Cru Classe Blanc 2015Rhone White Blends from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine de Lauzade Cotes de Provence Blanc 2015Other White Blends from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine du Paternel Cassis Blanc de Blancs 2015Other White Blends from Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau Sulauze Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Galinette Blanc 2015Rhone White Blends from Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau Thuerry Coteaux Varois Les Abeillons Blanc 2015Other White Blends from Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau Sainte-Roseline Cotes de Provence Chateau des Demoiselles Blanc 2015Rhone White Blends from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau Barbeiranne Cotes de Provence Cuvee Vallat-Sablou Blanc 2015Other White Wine from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine des Annibals Coteaux Varois Cuvee La Jouvencelle Blanc 2015Other White Blends from Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine de la Croix Cotes de Provence Cuvee Irresistible Blanc 2015Other White Blends from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau de Mauvanne Cotes de Provence Cru Classe Blanc 2015Other White Blends from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau Sainte-Roseline Chateau des Demoiselles Charme des Demoiselles Blanc 2015Other White Wine from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine de la Croix Cotes de Provence Domaine de la Bastide Blanche Cuvee TwoB Blanc 2015Rhone White Blends from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine de Toasc Bellet Blanc 2015Other White Blends from Provence, South of France, France
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Miraval Coteaux Varois Clara Lua Blanc 2015Vermentino from Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau de Salettes Bandol Blanc 2015Rhone White Blends from Bandol, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine de Trians Coteaux Varois Blanc 2015Rhone White Blends from Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau Font du Broc Cotes de Provence Blanc 2015Other White Wine from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine Du Dragon Cotes de Provence Les Restanques Blanc 2015Other White Wine from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France