THE BLENDING OF WINES, A GREAT ART

Blending several grape varieties is an excellent way to multiply the aromas and offer multiple possibilities. In particular the contribution of subtlety, spiciness or even acidity to a wine that lacks roundness or liveliness. We call upon the talent and palate of the cellar master, an expert who will try to find the ideal proportion of each grape variety to make an exceptional cuvée.

THE RED OR ROSÉ GRAPE VARIETIES

Syrah

Its small black berries with bluish tints give solid and colourful wines, rich in tannins, but particularly suitable for prolonged ageing. Over the years, its evolution brings the wine characteristic notes of vanilla, havana and candied red fruits.

Grenache

This grape variety, originally from Spain and widely used in the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, gives young wines elegant aromas of red berries, then, with age, it evolves towards more spicy and animal notes. It then brings fullness and power to the wine.

The Tibouren

This is authentic Provencal, delicate and elegant, it offers rosés the finesse of its aromas and the richness of its bouquet. It is the privileged partner of the other Provençal grape varieties.

Cinsault

Tasteful and has a beautiful appearance, this grape variety of Provençal origin has long been used as a table grape. Widely used in Provence for making rosé wines, it brings freshness, finesse and fruitiness to the wine.

Mourvèdre

This slow maturing grape variety – which likes to look out to sea to ripen properly – produces full-bodied wines with fine, well-developed tannins expressing aromas of violets and blackberries in their youth.

Carignan

Very widespread in Provence in the past, it has become more discreet. Cultivated on hillsides with low yields, it gives full-bodied, generous and colourful wines that are an excellent base for blending.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Not very widespread in Provence, it gives the wine a tannic structure, powerful and velvety at the same time, which facilitates ageing: its characteristic fragrance of green pepper and blackcurrant, distinguishes it from other grape varieties.

WHITE GRAPE VARIETIES

The Rolle (or Vermentino, a very similar variety)

A grape variety of Ligurian origin, has always been cultivated in Provence, it is both robust and of very high gustatory quality. It produces wines with citrus and pear aromas.

The white Ugni

This grape variety of Tuscan origin, with round and juicy berries, produces a clear and fruity wine of great finesse.

The Clairette

This very old grape variety of Provence produces little but its berries offer aromatic wines with notes of white fleshed fruits.

Semillon

It is a vigorous, and productive grape variety that easily rots. Used in small proportions, it brings to the wine aromatic power, and a beautiful elegance with nuances of white flowers and honey.

White Bourboulenc or Doillon

This late grape variety, very rustic and robust, remains discreet in Provence. It brings a touch of finesse and roundness to the wines.