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Côtes du Rhône |
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Situated in the southern Vaucluse between
Avignon and Bollène, the "Côtes
du Rhône" appellation includes
amongst its vineyards several great wines
which have contributed to its international
reputation: "Châteauneuf du
Pape", "Gigondas" and "Vacqueyras".
Several kilometres from Orange, the "Côtes du Rhône
Villages" also contribute to the prestige of the region's wines
with vineyards in the districts of Rasteau, Cairanne, Séguret,
Beaumes de Venise, Roaix, or Valréas.
Concentrated mainly on reds, with a small quantity of rosés,
this wine which is known for its delicate fruity aroma, can either
be aged or consumed while relatively young. It is one of the most
famous of the region. |
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Coteaux des Baux |
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This recent appellation (1995) covers
a small area of 325 hectares in the middle
of the Alpilles.
Although the quantity is limited, a wide variety of quality wine
is produced, with reds making up 67 % of the harvest.
Strongly flavoured and well-structured, they deserve to be aged for
5 or 6 years.
The rosés represent 30 % of the production volume and they
also taste better if left to age awhile. |
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Cotes du Ventoux |
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Situated south-west of the Ventoux
massif, in the region of Carpentras,
these vineyards are shared between 51
districts.
Comprising 80% red wine, 15 % rosé and only 5 % white, the
Côtes du Ventoux wine is light and fruity.
It is generally consumed while still young. |
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Cotes du Luberon |
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Situated south-west of the Ventoux
massif, in the region of Carpentras,
these vineyards are shared between 51
districts.
Comprising 80% red wine, 15 % rosé and only 5 % white, the
Côtes du Ventoux wine is light and fruity.
It is generally consumed while still young. |
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Coteaux d'Aix en Provence |
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This appellation covers a vast area
of 3000 hectares divided into 49 vineyards
from Aix en Provence to the beginning
of the Alpilles and including "l'étang
de Berre". The wines are split into
roughly equal parts between rosés
(52%) and reds (42 %).
Characterised by young vines usually less than 20 years old, the
vineyards of the Coteaux d'Aix offer some strong, intriguing reds. |
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Vignoble de Cassis |
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The "Vins de Cassis" appellation
dates from 1936 and it is the oldest
plantation in the region. Limited to
only 180 hectares, 12 cellars in particular
produce an excellent dry white wine,
known for its delicate fruity taste.
This represents 80 % of the harvest, with the remaining 20 % divided
between reds and rosés. This wine, which "dances in the
glass" as the French say, goes wonderfully with the famous "bouillabaisse" or
fish soup. |
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Bandol |
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This famous appellation covers a small
area of 1325 hectares of vines which
enjoy exceptionally high sunshine hours.
The prestigious "Vins de Bandol" appellation groups 53
independent growers situated in the neighbouring districts of Bandol,
(no property is actually situated in Bandol district itself). The
deep reds, generally aged in oak barrels are responsible for the
success of this appellation and represent 40 % of the harvest.
The excellent fresh, young rosés which appear almost orange
in colour represent 55 % and the lively, nervous whites 5% of the
harvest.
The agreement of the wine-growers to produce a small quantity of
high quality wine, together with the ideal weather conditions have
contributed to the international reputation of the wines from Bandol. |
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Coteaux Varois |
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Since 1993, this famous appellation
covers an area from Brignoles (in the
centre of the Var) until Saint-Maximin
(to the west) up to the foothills of
the Sainte-Baume.
Divided into 28 districts, "les coteaux varois" takes in
a territory of 1700 hectares and produces 55% of rosés, 40
% of reds and 5 % of whites.
The wine is well-balanced, fresh and is enjoying a growing success. |
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Cotes de Provence |
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Since 1993, this famous appellation
covers an area from Brignoles (in the
centre of the Var) until Saint-Maximin
(to the west) up to the foothills of
the Sainte-Baume.
Divided into 28 districts, "les coteaux varois" takes in
a territory of 1700 hectares and produces 55% of rosés, 40
% of reds and 5 % of whites.
The wine is well-balanced, fresh and is enjoying a growing success. |
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Vignoble de Bellet |
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Situated in the Nice region, the "Vins
du Bellet" appellation covers 700
hectares.
The vineyard on the sunny hillsides of Bellet is one of the oldest
in the area as it was planted at the same time as the Phocaean foundation
in Marseille.
Evenly divided between reds, whites and rosés, these rare
wines with a faintly floral fragrance are much sought-after by connoisseurs. |
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