Provence Fine wine

In recent years, Provence has become synonymous with pale, crisp rosé, cornering the market in supremely gluggable pinks that just scream summer. But while rosé wine now accounts for almost 90% of its production, the region has more to offer than merely swimming pool plonk.

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Provence - France's oldest wine region

Provence is, in fact, France’s oldest wine region, with viticulture dating back over 2,600 years to the Phoenicians and then the Romans. The region’s warm climate and cooling mistral winds provide ideal conditions for Mediterranean grape varieties to thrive, notably Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The first two, in particular, drive much of the rosé production, typically yielding dry, pale and crisp wines; within the more quality-focused appellation of Côtes de Provence, extra layers of interest come via notes of citrus, red berries and herbs – it is here, and in the rosés of Bandol, that the real interest lies. The reds also reach their apogee in Bandol, where the dominant Mourvèdre leads to savoury, powerful wines with a herbal edge. The few whites, largely made from Rolle (aka Vermentino) can be of fine quality, and ultra refreshing in tone.

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Provence vintages

With the all-conquering rosés largely intended for drinking young, the nuances of the region’s various vintages are not as closely analysed in Provence as they are in other areas of France. It is only really the red wines – notably the likes of the more structured Bandol from producers such as Domaine Tempier – that would be kept for any extended cellaring, and, from that perspective, 2015 is a standout vintage, with 2019 and 2020 not far behind. Provence whites and rosés are made to be enjoyed fresh, and drinking the latest vintage is often the best policy – not that the wines will deteriorate over time, but for the most part, they are unlikely to gain in complexity either. With the possible exception of 2023, which was impacted by several heavy storms, most recent vintages are of fine quality.

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What are the key grape varieties of Provence?

Many of the grape varieties used in Provence are shared with those of the neighbouring Rhône Valley. Among them, Grenache is equally integral to both the reds and rosés of the region, lending warmth and body to the former and ripe red fruit to the latter. The lighter, more juicy Cinsault contributes freshness, lift and delicate floral notes, making it ideal for pale, aromatic rosés. Syrah adds structure, spice and colour, especially in reds and darker rosés. Mourvèdre, meanwhile, brings power, firm tannins, and earthy, dark fruit tones – crucial for the structured, ageworthy reds of Bandol. 

Why is Provence so famous for its rosé wines?

For many people, Provence IS rosé. And rosé IS Provence. While we wouldn’t quite go that far – there are plenty of other fine rosés made around the world, and plenty of other fine wines made in Provence, for that matter – there’s no denying the fact that Provençal pink has dominated the category in recent years, having cornered the market in easy-drinking, subtle summer-fruited fare. Defined as much by their ballet-pump hue as by vintage or grape variety, these are the ultimate summer sipping wines, made for lazy days and long nights. Our collection spans everything from party-perfect bag-in-box fare to the ultimate serious, ageworthy pinks.

Provence wine producers

The fame of producers in Provence is most commonly down to one of two styles, from opposite ends of the spectrum – the region’s balletic rosés or the more burly Bandols. The former, as light and delicate in texture and flavour as they are in hue, have no greater ambassador than Château d’Esclans, whose supremely successful stable of pinks reaches its ultimate expression in the prestige cuvée Garrus. Top of the Bandol tree, meanwhile, is the renowned Domaine Tempier, which produces a series of bottlings of varying degrees of muscle. Among the few producers to excel in both styles, meanwhile, is the estimable Domaine de Gros Noré, whose wines offer rare nuance.