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Provence wine region
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Pale, dry rosé.
The benchmark for many wine styles, organized by appellation (AOC).
Notable producers in Provence
- Domaine Tempier
- Château d'Esclans
- Château Minuty
- Domaines Ott
- Château Simone
Official appellations
| Appellation | Status | Style | Grapes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandol (1941) Coastal appellation of 8 communes around the port of Bandol. Reds need at least 50% Mourvèdre and 18 months in oak; rosés at least 20% Mourvèdre. | AOC | Red, Rosé, White | Mourvèdre, Garnacha / Grenache, Cinsault |
Provence wines to try
Château d'Esclans Whispering Angel
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache Rosé, Cinsault
Pale and dry: strawberry, peach and a crisp finish.
Food: Salads, grilled prawns
Château La Gordonne Côtes de Provence Rosé
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Pale, dry Provence rosé: peach, citrus and a saline finish.
Food: Salade niçoise, grilled prawns
Château Minuty Rose et Or
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache, Cinsault
Very pale, refined rosé with citrus, white peach and fresh minerality.
Food: Seafood, sushi
Château Minuty 281 Rosé
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache, Syrah
Minuty's top rosé: concentrated, textured and elegantly dry.
Food: Lobster, sea bass
Clos Cibonne Tibouren Tradition
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Tibouren, Grenache
Rare Tibouren rosé aged under fleurette: savoury, herbal and textured.
Food: Bouillabaisse, grilled fish
Château d'Esclans Garrus
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache, Rolle
Barrel-fermented old-vine rosé: rich, creamy and complex.
Food: Lobster, roast chicken
Domaines Ott Château Romassan Bandol Rosé
Provence · Bandol · Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault
Structured Bandol rosé with stone fruit, spice and a long finish.
Food: Grilled fish, lamb
Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Rosé
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Seaside Provence rosé: delicate, saline and fresh.
Food: Seafood platter
Château Minuty Blanc et Or
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Rolle (Vermentino)
Fine Provence white: citrus, white flowers and saline freshness.
Food: Seafood, sea bass
Château Minuty Rouge et Or
Provence · Côtes de Provence · Syrah, Grenache
Provence red: ripe fruit and herbs.
Food: Lamb, ratatouille
Domaines Ott Château Romassan Bandol Rouge
Provence · Bandol · Mourvèdre, Grenache
Mourvèdre-based Bandol: dark fruit, leather and herbs.
Food: Lamb, game
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé
Provence · Bandol · Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault
A serious rosé: wild strawberry, peach skin and garrigue, with more body and length than most.
Food: Bouillabaisse, grilled sea bass
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