Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence

The Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation covers almost 3,500 hectares of vineyards in the western part of limestone Provence. The Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation covers an area stretching from the Durance River to the Mediterranean Sea, and from the Rhône Valley in the west to Mont Sainte-Victoire in the east.

The Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation enjoys a Mediterranean climate, marked by the Mistral, the prevailing cold, dry north wind. It enjoys an average of 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, with light rainfall concentrated mainly in spring and autumn.

With the decree of December 24, 1985, the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) was finally awarded, crowning the efforts and perseverance of the winegrowers. The Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence are now appreciated by wine lovers the world over, thanks to the quality of wines from estates such as Château Revelette, Château Vignelaure and Château Calissanne.