
South of France Wine France
Learn about the South of France wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
A sunny land braced by the influence of the Mediterranean Sea, the South of France extends from the French Riviera in the East to the rugged and mountainous Spanish border in the West. This expansive and stunning region remains the source of France's finest rosé and fortified wines, while the red and white wines continue to gain respect.
Provence, located farthest east, is revered for dry, elegant and quenching rosé wines, which make up the vast majority of the region’s production. These are typically blends of Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Tibouren and other varieties.
Moving west from the Rhône Valley, spanning the Mediterranean coast to the Pyrenees mountains of Roussillon, Languedoc’s terrain is generally flat coastal plains. Virtually every style of wine is made in Languedoc; most dry wines are blends with varietal choice strongly influenced by the neighboring Rhône Valley.
Bordered by the rugged eastern edge of the Pyrenees Mountains and intense sunshine, Roussillon is largely defined by Spanish influence. The arid, exposed, steep and uneven valleys of the Pyrénées-Orientales zone guarantee that grape yields are low and berries are small and concentrated. While historically recognized for the vins doux naturels of Rivesaltes, Banyuls and Maury, the region’s dry reds are beginning to achieve the notoriety the deserve.
A catchall term for the area surrounding the Languedoc and Roussillon, Pays d’Oc is the most important IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) in France, producing nearly all of France’s wine under the IGP designation.
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Chateau Saint Roch Cotes du Roussillon Kerbuccio Maury Sec 2017Rhone Red Blends from Maury, Roussillon, South of France, France
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Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose 2021Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Wolffer Summer in a Bottle Cotes de Provence Rose 2021Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Gris de Gris 2021Rosé from Corbieres, Languedoc, South of France, France
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Miraval Rose 2021Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Kylie Minogue Cotes de Provence Rose 2021Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Cote des Roses Rose 2021Rosé from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Domaine de Triennes Rose 2021Rosé from Provence, South of France, France
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Fat Bastard Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Pays d’Oc, South of France, France
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Lavendette Rose 2021Rosé from Provence, South of France, France
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Gerard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rose 2021Rosé from Pays d’Oc, South of France, France
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Rose Gold Rose 2021Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine Laroque Cite de Carcassonne Rose 2021Rosé from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Clos Cibonne Rose Tradition 2020Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Domaine Laroque Cite de Carcassonne Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Gerard Bertrand Change Sauvignon Blanc 2020Sauvignon Blanc from Pays d’Oc, South of France, France
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La Chapelle du Bastion Picpoul de Pinet 2021Picpoul from Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, South of France, France
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Domaine Lafage Miraflors Rose 2021Rosé from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Chateau de la Negly Coteaux du Languedoc La Cote 2019Rhone Red Blends from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Domaine Montrose Solis Lumen Rose 2021Rosé from Pays d’Oc, South of France, France
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The Pale by Sacha Lichine Rose 2021Rosé from Provence, South of France, France
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Domaines Ott BY.OTT Rose 2021Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Peyrassol Cuvee des Commandeurs Rose 2021Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
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Secret Indulgence Digression Rose 2020Rosé from Provence, South of France, France
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Chateau Haut-Blanville Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Pays d’Oc, South of France, France
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