Provence
Provence is the world capital of pale, dry, elegant rosé and one of its oldest wine regions, whose Mediterranean hills also produce the age-worthy Mourvèdre reds of Bandol.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean, hot and dry |
| Geography | Coastal plains and hills of southeastern France |
| Key appellations | Côtes de Provence · Bandol · Cassis · Béllet |
| Main grapes | Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre |
| Famous for | Pale rosé, Bandol reds, Mediterranean lifestyle |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Provence
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache (Garnacha in Spain) is one of the world's most widely planted grapes, thriving in hot, dry climates f…
Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah (known as Shiraz in Australia) is one of the world's great black grapes, capable of extraordinary power …
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre, known as Monastrell in Spain and Mataró in Australia, is a deeply coloured, tannic grape that thriv…
Nearby
Related regions
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Wine travel
Visiting Provence
Coastal vineyards, lavender fields and Riviera glamour combine with cellar doors across the Var.
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