Wine cellars and vineyards

Syrah is also known as Shiraz in Australia, and is a red grape variety that originated in France’s Rhone Valley. It is grown in many winegrowing regions across the globe, such as Australia, South Africa and California. Syrah produces deep and powerful red wines with intense black fruit aromas (blackberry, blackcurrant), black pepper and sometimes smoky or liquorice notes.

These wines are often rich in tannins and have a high alcohol content, which means they age well. Syrah is also used as part of a blend, particularly in the famous GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourdèvre) trio, providing structure and complexity.

Cinsault is a ray of sunshine is the world of wine! This red grape variety is originally from the south of France and is celebrated for its ability to produce light and refreshing rosé wines, ideal for sunny days. With its delicate strawberry and flowery aromas, Cinsault adds a soft and elegant touch to traditional blended Provence wines.

This grape variety flourishes in hot climates and well-drained soils, where it reaches its full aromatic potential. Cinsault is the perfect example of the Mediterranean art of living in a bottle, and is ideal for moments of relaxation and socialising!

Mourvèdre is a red grape variety from the Mediterranean region that provides intense notes of black fruit, spices and sometimes even leather to certain blends. Mourvèdre grapes flourish in hot climates and rocky soil, developing rich tannins and an intense acidity which in turn provide wines that age exceptionally well.

Often associated with Grenache and Syrah in the famous GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) blends, this grape variety provides structure and complexity, making each glass a voyage for the senses across the sun-kissed landscapes of Provence.

Tibouren is a relatively rare red and white grape variety, originating in the Mediterranean region, mainly grown in the south of France and particularly in Provence.

This grape variety is known for its delicate and fragrant rosé wines, and often provides subtle red fruit, citrus fruit and white blossom aromas when blended with other varieties. Tibouren is appreciated for its delicacy and elegance, and contributes to producing fresh, balanced wines, perfectly adapted to the hot and sunny climate of Provence.

AOC (Controlled Designation of Origin) is a French label that guarantees that a product – mainly in the world of wine – comes from a specific region and respects strict, traditional methods.

PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) is the European equivalent, created to protect agricultural and food products across the European Union. The PDO label also covers AOC products, offering recognition and protection on a European scale, facilitating trade and ensuring consistent quality.

The soils of the Provence vineyards are diverse and contribute to the complexity of wines produced in the region. There is great variety in the types of soils, from clay-limestone soil to sandy and gravel soil, shaly soil and red soil.

Each type of soil provides the grapes its own distinctive qualities, influencing their structure, their mineral concentration and their aromas. For example, clay-limestone soil often has good water retention and a slow ripening process for grapes, while shaly soil gives the wines a distinctive mineral taste.

This diversity of soils allows winegrowers to choose the best grape varieties and winegrowing practices to make the most of each vine plot’s unique terroir.