Summer wines: 5 "terroir" wines from Provence

Laurent Vuillaume | 7/26/22

Provence has become a sea of rosé wines, and it's not always easy to find your way around. In order to distinguish itself qualitatively from the generic côtes-de-provence appellation, five DGCs (denominations géographiques contrôlées) have been recognized by the Inao since 2005. The specifications adopted are demanding in terms of grape provenance, choice of grape varieties, blending, yields and production rules. But these distinctions are not limited to rosé. They are also used to promote white and red wines. Of the 20,000 ha of Côtes-de-Provence, nearly 1,100 ha stand out.

Côtes-de-provence Sainte-Victoire (1)

(652 ha, DGC since 2005)

Château Grand Boise

Rosé

2021

A rosé characterized above all by its digestibility. Delicate, fresh and long on the palate, it's best served with a fine tomato and rosemary tart.

Côtes-de-provence Fréjus (2)

(24 ha DGC since 2005)

Château Paquette

Cuvée "Angelico

Rosé

2021

A gourmet, iodized, spicy rosé whose freshness is perfect for an aperitif with seafood tapas.

Côtes-de-provence La Londe (3)

(148 ha, DGC since 2008)

Château Maravenne

Cuvée "Don de Dieu

White

2021

A confidential white with a creamy, savory mouthfeel. A velvety mouthfeel that titillates the palate and the floral finish seduces with its length. Perfect as an aperitif.

Côtes-de-provence Pierrefeu (4)

(166 ha, DGC since 2013)

Château Hermitage Saint-Martin

Cuvée "Ikon

Red

2019

A delicate, powerful red with a powdery patina. The wine is velvety and saline. Easily digestible, it can be served with grilled meats or prime rib.

Côtes-de-provence Notre-Dame-des-Anges (5)

(97 ha, DGC since 2019)

Château Demonpère

Red

2019

Fine, aromatic and chiselled, this red has a freshness and palatability that will allow it to be served with an olive-based aperitif. A focaccia, for example, comes to mind.

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