Vineyards

About Vineyards

Title of the document: Vineyards, themes in Provence, Cabernet Sauvignon, Château La Canorgue

Vineyards in Provence

Provence has been producing wine for more than 2000 years making it the oldest wine making region in France. Drinking and making wine is as much a part of the heritage there as it is the way of life.

 

Provençal wines

The main varieties of grapes used to produce red and rosé wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache. For whites, wine makers use Ugni Blanc, Sémillon and Clairette grapes.

The most common wine in Provence is The Côtes de Provence rosé wine, nicknamed petit rosé. This is widely available across the region.

Some grapes are planted within flower crops, others are grown on craggy hills and some are on slopes facing the sea.

 

Explore a Provençal vineyard

Many regard Provence as the capital of wine and with acres of vineyards in the region it is no surprise.

For wine lovers a visit to a vineyard in Provence not only allows you the opportunity to learn about a huge part of Provençal heritage but it also gives you the chance to taste some of the finest wines in the world.

Château Val-Joanis: in Pertuis. Book a tour of the Château's park and cellars. The visit lasts approximately 1h30 and ends with wine tasting.

 

Château La Canorgue: in Bonnieux. It is located in the National Park of the Luberon. A tour will end in the cellars where you will be able to taste and buy their wine.