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AOC Coteaux d'aix-en-provence Wine
In southeastern France, the sun-drenched vineyards of Provence stretch some 200km between the Mediterranean and the Alps, in the Bouches-du-Rhône, Var and Alpes Maritimes regions. The AOC Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence covers almost 50 communes between Aix-en-Provence and Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône), on nearly 4,200 hectares of clay-limestone slopes composed of pebbles, sands, gravels and silts. Mainly Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc vines are planted in the sunny, mistral-tempered Mediterranean climate of this geographical area, producing white, rosé and red wines. These wines are renowned for their suppleness and freshness, as well as their rich aromatic bouquet: violets, laurel, mint and capelle for the reds, peach, strawberry and lime for the rosés, and acacia and citrus for the whites.
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AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence: Everything You Need to Know About Wines from This Appellation
History of the AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
The AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence is deeply rooted in a rich viticultural history that dates back to antiquity. Viticulture in Provence began with the Phoceans, Greek sailors, who introduced the vine to this region as early as the 6th century BC. Today, the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence appellation is celebrated for its diverse wines that evoke the sunshine and Mediterranean identity.
Climate and Terroir of the AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
Climate: The AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence benefits from a warm and sunny Mediterranean climate, punctuated by the Mistral wind, which brings freshness to the wines and protects the vines from diseases.
Soils: The vines of the AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence are cultivated on soils mainly composed of limestone, clay, and gravel.
Key Grape Varieties of the AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
The AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence produces white, rosé, and red wines from a diverse array of grape varieties, the most important of which are:
- Red and Rosé Wines: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan
- White Wines: Vermentino (Rolle), Ugni Blanc, Clairette, Sauvignon, Sémillon
Style of AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Wines
White: These wines have a pale yellow color with green highlights. The nose reveals fruity (citrus, pear) and floral (acacia flower, broom) aromas, balanced by a lovely freshness on the palate.
Rosé: These wines feature a brilliant pale pink color. The nose reveals notes of red fruits, peach, flowers (linden, peony), and pine resin. AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence rosés are fresh and round on the palate.
Red: The wines have a deep ruby red color. The nose expresses aromas of ripe red and black fruits, garrigue (bay leaf, wild mint), and spices. On the palate, these red wines display velvety tannins that soften with age.
Best Food and Wine Pairings with AOC Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
White Wine:
- Salad: Octopus salad
- Fish: Grilled sea bream
- Cheese: Goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol, Cabécou)
Rosé Wine:
- Seafood: Aioli
- Stew: Bouillabaisse
- Vegetables: Ratatouille
Red Wine:
- Meat: Grilled lamb chops
- Rice Dish: Paella
- Tapenade: Black olive tapenade