Set in the south of France, Provence is well-known for its crisp roses, smooth reds, and floral white wines. Wine lovers from around the world can enjoy wine routes in Provence, giving them insight into local wines, geography, traditions, and cultures.
Cote du Rhone and Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Your starting point is around one and a half hours drive from Aix-en-Provence in Cote du Rhone. This beautiful location has a range of grape varieties. Here you will find Chateauneuf-du-Pape, offering complimentary tastings, along with the opportunity to learn about the local wine industry, along with the characteristics of the wines in this area.
Cote du Ventoux and Cotes du Luberon
After a wonderful morning start in Cote du Rhone, you will want to continue to Bedoin, where you don’t only find the biggest communal forest in France, buy you will also come across some excellent vineyards, including Chez Leon wine bar. Head over to Luberon where you can enjoy a wine tour at Chateau de Clapier.
Correns
Correns, located in the heart of Provence Verte, is the first organic village in France. Here you will find a full range of organic produce. The organic wines here are a blend of nature, harmony, and respect, pure wines that delight your taste buds.
Cotes de Provence and Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
Here you will find a variety of fruity wines, while enjoying the most spectacular backdrop. Head to Maison des Vins Cotes de Provence where you can enjoy a fun wine making workshop, before heading to Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, tasting wines that are flavourful and tasty, paired seamlessly with meat.
Bandol
Bandol is a highlight if you love red and rose wines. Enotheque des Vins de Bandol offers wine tastings and recipe ideas, along with professional advice, as you enjoy the deep reds and brilliant rose selection.
Cassis
Cassis is your final stop on this wine route in Provence, where you can enjoy the local flora, along with stunning sea views. There are a number of guided wine tours on offer in this coastal region, set in the picturesque Calanques National Park, home to white and rose wines.
Enjoy Your Wine with Traditional Provencal Cuisine
Living in Provence, your meals are created as hearty and to share with family and friends, while wines in the region are made with the idea that they will be savoured during a meal. As a result, every Provencal wine offers a burst of flavour that can be enjoyed with your traditional Provencal cuisine. If you spend a day exploring the wine routes in Provence, you can enjoy a second day taking a cooking class in Provence, learning authentic dishes, traditional techniques, while learning the history and culture behind each dish. An excellent opportunity to learn new dishes you can enjoy with your Provencal wines when you return home.
Conclusion
Provence is ideally located on the Mediterranean coast, making it ideal for wine making. Provencal vineyards are mostly family-owned and have been passed down through generations, offering you insights into the local wine making processes, the history of the vineyards in the area, and how to enjoy the wines. Cooking Classes in Provence offer private, local chef led, cooking classes in your home kitchen or at a workshop kitchen in Provence. Contact us today to find out more.
