Collection: Château de Berne
All the wines of Provence

What makes a red wine great?

Several criteria come into play, from the fermentation process during which the grape skins are in contact with the juice, to the maturity of the wine, whether in vats, barrels, or bottles. It is this combination, along with the quality of the grapes at the outset, that brings Provence red wine to its peak.

Rosé wine from Provence?

Characteristics of the Côtes de Provence rosé appellation

Provence rosé wines offer a diverse range of hues, from rose petal to deep salmon. The nose offers notes of red fruits, redcurrant, raspberry, as well as black fruits, blackcurrant, and blackberry. They offer a variety of spicy aromas, thyme and garrigue, vegetal notes of anise and fennel, and mineral notes.

How to choose a Côtes de Provence rosé?

As an aperitif, choose fruity, low-tannin rosé wines. To accompany the meal, choose more powerful rosé wines to complement meats and other dishes. For dessert, opt forCôtes de Provence rosé winesslightly sweet.

White wine from Provence?

Characteristics of the Côtes de Provence white appellation

THEwhite wines from Provenceare subtle and fine. With a beautiful pale yellow color with greenish reflections, their hues are clear and bright. The nose is refreshing and invigorating, offering notes of citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lemon, hints of pine bark, thyme as well as small spicy touches.

How to choose a white Côtes de Provence?

With light, crisp whites, choose low-fat dishes. They pair well with salty flavors such as shellfish, crustaceans, and grilled, raw, or smoked fish.

Dry and intense white wines, whether oaked or not, pair well with dishes of the same intensity: white meats in cream sauce, fine or fatty fish, high-end seafood or even strong cheeses.

How to taste a wine from Provence?

The art of tasting Provence wines.

Tasting is a pleasure. Appreciate the color, clarity, and brightness. Smell the primary aromas, which come from the grape itself, and the secondary aromas brought by fermentation and the winemaking method. First, smell the wine at rest to detect its more subtle aromas, then swirl the glass in a circular motion to release the stronger aromas. Next, swirl it in your mouth to reveal the sweetness first, which usually disappears fairly quickly, followed by the salty (rare in wines), the acidity, and the bitterness, which are more persistent.

When should you drink Provence wine?

In wines, there are four types of expression for oenologists: body, mind, soul, and heart, and this is perhaps even more true for the wine of Provence. If it is full-bodied, we would rather speak of a wine that corresponds to a weekend around a beautiful table with friends, we would look for intensity. For an aperitif or a celebration, we would choose a wine of spirit, in lightness, vivacity. In the case of a family or romantic meal, the choice would fall on a wine of heart, warm and generous. Finally, for a refined moment, a rare occasion, we would choose a wine of soul, rich, complex, and mature.