Confirm your age
You must be at least 18 years old to browse this site.
The Provence vineyard stretches across the entire Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur region, east of the Rhône delta. Viticulture is present in the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, and Alpes-Maritimes. The Provençal vineyard does not include that of the southern Côtes-du-Rhône, historically located in Provence. Like Languedoc-Roussillon, it is subject to Mediterranean climatic influence, with very hot summers. However, being close to the Alps and very windy, it can experience severe winter periods.
It was through Provence—specifically through the port of Massalia (Marseille)—that vines were introduced to Gaul around 600 BC by the Greeks of Phocaea (Asia Minor). Later, the bishoprics and abbeys of Provence contributed greatly to the development of vines and wine.
The Provençal vineyard comprises nine AOC and AOP appellations of very varied sizes: the largest, from west to east, are Coteaux-d’Aix-en-Provence, Coteaux-Varois-en-Provence, AOC Pierrevert in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, and the largest in area, Côtes-de-Provence. The latter AOC is quite fragmented, with isolated sections east of Fréjus, along the sea and north of Aubagne, and especially far to the east with the small vineyard of Villars-sur-Var in the Alpes-Maritimes. The smaller appellations are Coteaux-d’Aix-en-Provence-Les Baux-de-Provence (with AOP Vallée-des-Baux-de-Provence and IGP Alpilles), the tiny AOC Palette near Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Bandol, and, around Nice, the small Bellet vineyard, which is not in Provence but in the County of Nice. This entire area is subdivided into numerous IGPs (Protected Geographical Indications).
Provence wines can be red, white, or rosé, but rosé wine holds a significant place here, which is a regional particularity. Each AOC/AOP has quite differentiated soils and grape varieties, but throughout the region, one finds limestone and clay-limestone soils, schists, sandstones, red clays, and clay-sandy soils. The main grape varieties have much in common with those of Languedoc—Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Carignan for red wines; Clairette, Grenache Blanc, and Ugni Blanc for white wines—but Provence also uses more specific local grape varieties such as Counoise, Bourboulenc, Tibouren, Braquet, Folle Noire, Manosquin, Castet, or Barbaroux for reds, and for whites, Rolle (Vermentino), Terret Bourret, Marsanne, Doucillon, Picpoul, Pascal, Aragnan, Colombard, Mayorquin, Spagnol…
Diversified by their terroirs, Provence wines are also diverse in tasting. One finds dark, fleshy, and robust reds like those of Alpilles and Bandol, as well as supple and delicate reds like those of Palette, Coteaux-d’Aix, Villars-sur-Var, or Bellet. The rosés, more or less colored, are aromatic and fresh, as are the whites, which can be of spectacular quality like those of Palette, Bellet, Cassis, Bandol, or Coteaux-d’Aix.
What are the different types of Provence wines?
Provence produces all types of wines. Dry wines predominate; there are no AOC or IGP for natural sweet wines. Red wines can be full-bodied, fleshy, or lighter, but they are always structured and suitable for more or less long aging. Famous red wines are made in Bandol, Palette, and the Alpilles (Coteaux-des-Baux-de-Provence). Rosé wines are quite numerous in the main appellations, but especially in Côtes-de-Provence, Bandol, and Bellet. These are saignée rosés (obtained by drawing off red grape must during maceration), much appreciated in summer. White wines are fresh and aromatic, floral and fruity, with a little richness and roundness. They perfectly accompany fish, seafood, and Mediterranean cuisine. The Cassis and Bellet appellations are primarily dedicated to them. What are the main wine regions and regional appellations of Provence?
From west to east, one finds Coteaux-d’Aix-en-Provence, with its small satellite appellations of Alpilles, Baux-de-Provence, and Palette. In the center is the Coteaux-Varois-en-Provence region, surrounded by the small appellations of Cassis and Bandol. To the east is the large Côtes-de-Provence region, which extends to the sea. The Pierrevert region (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), to the north, is a recent AOP (1998) that was previously a VDQS (Vin délimité de qualité supérieure) appellation.
How to choose a Provence wine?
If you want a full-bodied, structured red wine for long aging, suitable for red meats or cold cuts, choose an Alpilles wine, a Coteaux-d’Aix-en-Provence, or a Bandol red. This character can also be found in appellations such as Coteaux-Varois-en-Provence or Côtes-de-Provence.
If you prefer a supple and refreshing red wine, look in the Coteaux-Varois or smaller appellations such as Bellet, Villars-sur-Var, or Coteaux-d’Aix.
Looking for a rosé wine? A Côtes-de-Provence, a Cassis rosé, a Bandol, or a Bellet will delight you. Don't forget that there are very beautiful rosés in other Provençal appellations. And don't forget to pay attention to quality: for a long time, if Provence "bled the vines," it was generally to make rosés. Now, excellent Provençal rosés can be found, the best of course being natural rosé!
A very good wine can be found in any Provençal appellation, but one first thinks of Cassis, which mainly produces whites. Also think of Palette white—a very great cru—and the delicious Bellet white, despite its rarity. Wines from the Provençal coast in the Côtes-de-Provence appellation, for example, wines from the Bay of Saint-Tropez, are also worth seeking out.
Sort by:
5 products
5 products
The Rosé Rosé 2022
Clos Des B
Desirably fruity, marked by red fruits and citrus zest (orange and lemon), the Rosé du Clos des B is (as its name suggests) a natural rosé wine emblematic of the sandy-schist terroir of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and the unique microclimate of the hills of Grimaud. It welcomes us with its nose of red fruit sorbet, notes of small red fruits on the palate, and a zesty, citrusy finish. This wine is produced in the Côtes-de-Provence appellation and made from two southern grape varieties common in the region: 90% Grenache as the majority variety and 10% Cinsault. This is a direct-pressed rosé, without prior crushing, extracted using a vertical press after destemming the grapes and vinified in stainless steel vats. No crushing is performed. The two grape varieties ferment together in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, without added sulfites. No fining, filtration, or addition of sulfites at bottling.
To find out more
Clos des B (initials of the two owners, Gwendolyn Berger and Jean-Jacques Branger) is located in Grimaud, in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. They are therefore the proud producers of the very first natural cuvées from this geographical area. Those who know that this region is home to some interesting viticulture will avoid thinking of the celebrity seaside resort and swimming pool rosé: before the two Bs bought these three hectares of vines, all these wines went to the cooperative cellar of the Vignerons de Saint-Tropez. Driven by a "thirst for vines," as they put it, Gwendolyn and Jean-Jacques overcame administrative difficulties, restored the vineyard, and soon produced reds, rosés, and even a blanc de noirs. Their grape varieties are typical of the region: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, growing on schist sands crisscrossed by quartz veins. The property benefits from a microclimate that protects the vines from humidity, disease, and frost. The viticulture and winemaking approach resolutely embraces organic (the estate has been in conversion since 2020), biodynamics, and natural methods. The wines are made without added sulfites, fining, or filtration. The wines of Clos des B are a true reflection of their terroir and climate: fresh, fruity, and very pleasant to drink.
Les Poupettes Red 2022,
A remarkably bright color and an equally brilliant aromatic palette! Produced in the Vin de France category and under the Écocert organic label, Les Poupettes is an organic and natural red made from 100% Grenache with no added sulfites, sourced from the Grimaud terroir in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. It is the result of a three-week carbonic maceration of the destemmed harvest in a closed stainless steel vat. No sulfites are added, either during vinification or bottling. Les Poupettes offers beautiful aromas of fresh fruit on the nose: raspberry, cherry, but also plenty of minerality due to the schist sands. The finesse of Grenache with a touch of flint that fits well into the overall picture. A round and delicious palate, plenty of freshness and an incredible rich and brilliant grenadine color.
Why “Les Poupettes”?
Under this pretty name, dedicated to the six granddaughters of Jean-Jacques Granger, nicknamed “the poupettes,” here is a magnificent glouglou, a true gift from the schist terroir of Grimaud, in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Les Poupettes is a light, pleasant, easy-drinking wine, a cuvée that demonstrates the decision to reduce deliberate extraction as much as possible. You can pair it with a good piece of roast pork, for example a fillet or a rack of Black Pork of Bigorre/Collectif Padouen.
Learn more about Clos des B
Clos des B (initials of the two owners) is an organic and natural wine estate located in Grimaud, in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Gwendolyn Berger and Jean-Jacques Branger are the happy producers of the very first natural cuvées from this geographical area. Before the two Bs bought these three hectares of vines, all these wines went to the cooperative cellar of the Vignerons de Saint-Tropez. Driven by a "thirst for vines," as they say, Gwendolyn and Jean-Jacques overcame administrative difficulties, restored the vineyard, and soon produced reds, rosés, and even a blanc de noirs. Their grape varieties are typical of the region: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, growing on schist sands crisscrossed by quartz veins. The property benefits from a microclimate that protects the vines from humidity, disease, and frost. The viticulture and winemaking approach resolutely embraces organic (the estate is under the Écocert label, applied for in 2020), biodynamics, and natural methods. The wines are made without added sulfites, fining, or filtration. The wines of Clos des B are a true reflection of their terroir and climate: fresh, fruity, and very pleasant to drink, beautiful natural wines from the terroir of Provence.
Terre Mère Rouge 2020,
Clos des B
Provence - Côtes de Provence AOC AOP
Red and especially black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry) abound on the nose and palate. The wine is structured, the tannins are supple and well-blended, and the bitter almond note on the finish is somewhat reminiscent of an Amarone from Valpolicella. One clearly perceives through tasting Terre Mère, which is not named so by chance, the producer's desire to stick to the terroir, to extract its quintessence. This mature and evolved character (15% alcohol) results from particular winemaking methods: Terre Mère, a red in AOP Côtes-de-Provence, is composed of 50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault and 30% Mourvèdre harvested overripe in the second half of September (September 19 in 2020). As biodynamicist Jean-Michel Deiss says, "when the maturity is good, the grape variety disappears and the terroir appears." Vinification is done 90% in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and 10% in open barrels. Foot punching is carried out, as well as some small pumping over. Malolactic fermentation is complete. The wine is aged in 600-liter barrels and in barrels of several 228-liter wines. No sulfites are added, neither in the vineyard, nor during winemaking, nor bottling.
Find out more
Clos des B (initials of the two owners, Gwendolyn Berger and Jean-Jacques Branger) is located in Grimaud, in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. They are therefore the proud producers of the very first natural cuvées from this geographical area. Those who know that this region is home to some interesting viticulture will avoid thinking of the celebrity seaside resort and poolside rosé: before the two Bs bought these three hectares of vines, all these wines went to the cooperative cellar of the Vignerons de Saint-Tropez. Driven by a "thirst for vines," as they say, Gwendolyn and Jean-Jacques overcame administrative difficulties, restored the vineyard and soon produced reds, rosés and even a blanc de noirs. Their grape varieties are typical of the region: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, growing on schistose sands crossed by quartz veins. The property benefits from a microclimate that protects the vines from humidity, disease, and frost. The viticulture and winemaking approach resolutely embraces organic (the estate has been in conversion since 2020), biodynamics, and natural methods. The wines are sulfite-free, unfined, and unfiltered. The wines of Clos des B are a true reflection of their terroir and climate: fresh, fruity, and very pleasant to drink.
Lou Dilun Red 2021,
Lou Dilun ("Monday" in Provençal) is an organic and natural wine from the Côtes-de-Provence appellation and under the Écocert organic label, with no added sulfites. In the Grimaud vineyards, the Grenache and Cinsault grapes are selected on the vine. Everything is done, in the vineyard and in the cellar, to ensure the harvest is in perfect health and to avoid the use of sulfur in the vineyard or sulfites in the cellar. Fresh on the palate, Lou Dilun is lively and fruity, silky and velvety, with beautiful body. Light notes of fruit pit emerge from the framework of melted tannins. The secret to its incomparable roundness and fruitiness? Six months of aging in Atelier Centre France oak barrels. This is a wine that will be a pleasure to pair with a beautiful roast poultry.
Learn more about Clos des B
Clos des B (initials of the two owners) is an organic and natural wine estate located in Grimaud, in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Gwendolyn Berger and Jean-Jacques Branger are the proud producers of the very first natural cuvées from this geographical area. Before the two Bs bought these three hectares of vines, all these wines went to the cooperative cellar of the Vignerons de Saint-Tropez. Driven by a "thirst for vines," as they say, Gwendolyn and Jean-Jacques overcame administrative difficulties, restored the vineyard, and soon produced reds, rosés, and even a blanc de noirs. Their grape varieties are typical of the region: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, growing on schistose sands crossed by quartz veins. The property benefits from a microclimate that protects the vines from humidity, disease, and frost. The viticulture and winemaking approach resolutely embraces organic (the estate is under the Ecocert label, applied for in 2020), biodynamics, and natural. The wines are without added sulfites, fining, or filtration. The wines of Clos des B are a true reflection of their terroir and climate: fresh, fruity, and very pleasant to drink, beautiful natural wines from the terroir of Provence.
Terre Mere Red 2021,
Equipped with the Écocert organic label, Terre Mère is a natural red wine, with no added sulfites, from the Clos des B estate, located in the Bay of Saint-Tropez. Red and especially black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry) abound on the nose and palate. The wine is structured and tannic, but the tannins are supple and well-integrated, and the finish includes a very seductive note of bitter almond. It resembles an Amarone, but without the cooking note, with much more fresh fruit and freshness despite its overripeness. Terre Mère presents a beautiful liveliness upon opening, but we do not recommend decanting. It gains dimension and breadth at the end of the bottle. It comes from the finest grapes, plot by plot and vine by vine, which have been isolated vine by vine to be brought to this overripeness.
Why “Mother Earth”?
The name Mother Earth is a tribute, through the terroir, to Pacha Mama, the great earthly divinity. One clearly perceives through the tasting the producer’s desire to stick to the terroir, to extract its quintessence, in addition to the resolution to add no input to the vineyard or the cellar. This mature and evolved typicity (15% alcohol) results from particular winemaking methods: Mother Earth, a red wine in AOP Côtes-de-Provence, is composed of 50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault and 30% Mourvèdre harvested overripe in September. Vinification is carried out 90% in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and 10% in open barrels. Foot-punching is performed, as well as a few small pumping overs. Malolactic fermentation is complete. The wine is aged in 600-liter barrels and in 228-liter barrels previously used for several wines. No sulfites are added, neither in the vineyard, nor during vinification, nor at bottling. To discover other wines from the terroirs of Provence, also explore the Domaine des Grandes Serres, in the Southern Côtes-du-Rhône. And to accompany this beautiful wine, why not slice a beautiful sausage from Maison Montalet?
Learn more about Clos des B
Clos des B (initials of the two owners) is an organic and natural wine estate located in Grimaud, in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Gwendolyn Berger and Jean-Jacques Branger are the proud producers of the very first natural cuvées from this geographical area. Before the two Bs bought these three hectares of vines, all these wines went to the cooperative cellar of the Vignerons de Saint-Tropez. Driven by a "thirst for vines," as they say, Gwendolyn and Jean-Jacques overcame administrative difficulties, restored the vineyard, and soon produced reds, rosés, and even a blanc de noirs. Their grape varieties are typical of the region: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, growing on schist sands crisscrossed by quartz veins. The property benefits from a microclimate that protects the vines from humidity, disease, and frost. The viticulture and winemaking approach resolutely embraces organic (the estate is under the Écocert label, applied for in 2020), biodynamics, and natural methods. The wines are made without added sulfites, fining, or filtration. The wines of Clos des B are a true reflection of their terroir and climate: fresh, fruity, and very pleasant to drink, beautiful natural wines from the terroir of Provence.
