Unique
Place
Provence
Softness and pleasure
Kissed by the midday sun, Provence hides a multitude of treasures within its quaint villages, breathtaking scenery and turquoise waters. Listen to the sound of the cicada song, relax and enjoy a stroll through the olive groves and lavender fields, climb through the hills and savour delicious Mediterranean dishes. Everything is possible in Provence.
With its wild natural surroundings and southern influences, Provence offers a wealth of rich and varied landscapes.
Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire
Situated to the east of Aix en Provence, the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire are set in the foothhills of the famous moutain. The appellation zone spreads over 9 communes in the Bouches du Rhône and the Var which represent 2500 hectares of potential vineyards. Today, 500 are classed as Cru saint-Victoire. The vineyard is set in poor soil made up of limestone and shale sandstone, which drains well making axcellent for growing vines. This terroir has excellent sunshine levels and a climate with continental tendencies protected to the south from the maritime influences by the Aurelien Mountains and the Sainte-Baume massif. This action of the dry and regular mistral wind is good for the vines because it cleanses the vineyard. The grapes mature later than in the rest of the Côtes de Provence appelation, Which gives the wines a characteristic freshness.