Provence

Southeastern France, from the Rhône delta east along the Mediterranean coast to the Italian border.

Hot, dry Mediterranean summers with long sunshine and the cooling Mistral wind.

Provence is a state of mind as much as a wine region - the land of lavender, olive groves and Mediterranean light, and the global benchmark for rosé. Its pale pink wines, made by short maceration, are the world's most elegant and most imitated.

Beyond rosé, Provence makes characterful reds and whites, particularly from the Bandol appellation where Mourvèdre reaches its apogee.

For the buyer, Provence is the essential summer wine region - light, cool, dry rosé that pairs with everything from grilled fish to bouillabaisse.

Terroir & Soil

Limestone- and clay-based soils with scattered galets; hillside slopes give excellent drainage.

What to Expect from the Wines

· Provence is the world capital of rosé, producing pale, dry, elegant wines that have conquered the summer.
· The region's reds from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are excellent and food-friendly.
· The classic Provençal rosé is bone-dry with red-berry fruit, citrus and herbal character.

Remarkable Bottles from Provence

Whispering Angel Rosé

Provence · 2024 (representative vintage)

Whispering Angel Rosé is an rosé wine from France, in the Provence region (Southeastern France, from the Rhône delta east along the Mediterranean coast to the Italian border.), made principally from Grenache. The world's best-selling premium rosé — a pale, dry Provence blend that helped define the style.

$20–$30 est. retail

Provence Grenache

Provence · 2024 (representative vintage)

Provence Grenache is an red wine from France, in the Provence region (Southeastern France, from the Rhône delta east along the Mediterranean coast to the Italian border.), made principally from Grenache. a house-style Provence grenache that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Provence Mourvèdre

Provence · 2024 (representative vintage)

Provence Mourvèdre is an red wine from France, in the Provence region (Southeastern France, from the Rhône delta east along the Mediterranean coast to the Italian border.), made principally from Mourvèdre. a house-style Provence mourvèdre that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Provence Cinsault

Provence · 2024 (representative vintage)

Provence Cinsault is an red wine from France, in the Provence region (Southeastern France, from the Rhône delta east along the Mediterranean coast to the Italian border.), made principally from Cinsault. a house-style Provence cinsault that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Provence Shiraz

Provence · 2024 (representative vintage)

Provence Shiraz is an red wine from France, in the Provence region (Southeastern France, from the Rhône delta east along the Mediterranean coast to the Italian border.), made principally from Shiraz. a house-style Provence shiraz that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Provence Tibouren

Provence · 2024 (representative vintage)

Provence Tibouren is an red wine from France, in the Provence region (Southeastern France, from the Rhône delta east along the Mediterranean coast to the Italian border.), made principally from Tibouren. a house-style Provence tibouren that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Food Pairing

· Rosé pairs with Mediterranean cuisine - grilled fish, salads, tapenade.
· Bandol red pairs with rosemary lamb and ratatouille.
· White Provence (Vermentino) is perfect with seafood platters.

Buying from Provence

› Rosé quality depends on the producer more than the grape - look for small growers and serious blends.
› Bandol is Provence's great red appellation - Mourvèdre-led, structured and age-worthy.
› Côtes de Provence and Coteaux d'Aix are the approachable everyday appellations.