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Free delivery on purchases of €150 or more per winegrower in France and €250 in Europe (excluding United Kingdom)
AOC Côtes de Provence
The Controlled designation of origin (AOC) Côtes de Provence is one of the largest in the Mediterranean basin. The Provencal vineyard mainly spreads over the Var department but also the Bouches-du-Rhône, up to, to the South, the well-known designation Châteauneuf du Pape, in the Alpes-Maritimes.
The wines that are produced on this AOC are essentially red fruity and elegant ones as well as the renowned Rosés de Provence, full of freshness. They are mostly made of the Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah or Tibouren varities. The Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Carignan are also used to a lesser extent.
For the wine and food pairing, the Provence red wines are perfect with your meat dishes and to bring the sun on your barbecues. The rosé ones can easily be enjoyed at during the aperitif, with or without appetisers, or with a salad with cream cheese. But this designation with sunny flavours also offers white wines with a wide range of aromatic profiles. They are made of Clairette, Rolle (also known under its Italian name, Vermentino), Sémillon or Ugni blanc.
Provence’s white wines have aromas that can go from white to exotic fruits, with citrus, fennel of apricot notes. Their only common point : their finesse and their freshness. We recommand to enjoy these wines during the aperitif or with fish or seafood, ideally from the same area to have a local wine/food pairing.
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Maison Austruy - Commanderie de Peyrassol
Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur
€69.00
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Comtesse de Saint-Martin Rosé - AOP Côtes de Provence - Cru Classé
Château de Saint-Martin Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur
€31.90
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Cuvée Château Peyrassol - 75cl
Maison Austruy - Commanderie de Peyrassol Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur
€27.00
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Cuvée Commanderie de Peyrassol
Maison Austruy - Commanderie de Peyrassol Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur
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AOC Côtes-de-Provence: Everything You Need to Know About Wines from This Appellation
History of the AOC Côtes-de-Provence
The vineyards of the AOC Côtes de Provence are steeped in a rich viticultural history that spans over 2,600 years. The Phoceans, Greek navigators, introduced the vine to the region as early as the 6th century BCE. Today, the Côtes de Provence appellation is renowned for its wines that reflect the unique and sunny terroir of the region.
Climate and Terroir of the AOC Côtes-de-Provence
- Climate: The AOC Côtes de Provence vineyard benefits from a warm and sunny Mediterranean climate, ideal for vine cultivation. Maritime influences and regional winds contribute to the balance and harmonious maturity of the grapes.
- Sols: The vines are planted on varied soils, including clay, schist, pebbles, and sand, reflecting the geological diversity of the region.
Key Grape Varieties of the AOC Côtes-de-Provence
The AOC Côtes-de-Provence boasts a wide variety of grape varieties, with the main ones being:
- Red and Rosé Wines: Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Tibouren
- White Wines: Rolle (Vermentino), Ugni Blanc, Clairette, Sémillon
Style of AOC Côtes-de-Provence Wines
White Wines: These wines have a pale yellow color with green highlights. The nose reveals both fruity (citrus) and floral (acacia, fennel) aromas, highlighted by a beautiful mineral tension on the palate.
Rosé Wines: With a pale pink color, clear and bright, the aromatic palette of AOC Côtes-de-Provence rosés is very complex with notes of red fruits, flowers (linden, thyme, broom), mint, and resin. These rosés are of great finesse!
Red Wines: These wines have a deep purple color with violet reflections. The nose expresses complex aromas of red and black fruits, tobacco, rosemary, laurel, and undergrowth as they age. On the palate, these red wines are powerful and demonstrate their ability to age.
Best Food and Wine Pairings with AOC Côtes-de-Provence Wines
Here are some dish ideas to accompany a beautiful bottle from a château or domaine in AOC Côtes-de-Provence in white, rosé, and red:
- White Wine: Anchoïade, Grilled Dorade, Mussels Marinière
- Rosé Wine: Cod with Aïoli, Grilled Prawns, Ratatouille
- Red Wine: Barbecued Ribeye Steak, Lamb Tagine