Bouches du Rhône

Famous for their rosé wines, the vineyards of the Provence–Côte d’Azur region nevertheless offer a wide selection of red and white wines that are just as exceptional. The IGP wines of Bouches-du-Rhône benefit from a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot—sometimes even very hot—summers, with temperatures reaching up to 40°C. Rainfall is irregular and often takes the form of violent storms. The Mistral, a fierce wind in the region, has a beneficial effect on the vines. The IGP vineyards ofthe Bouches-du-Rhône, which stretch along the coast or wind through the valleys of the hinterland, offer a superb landscape with a diverse character, to say the least.

As in all Mediterranean vineyards,the IGP Bouches-du-Rhône features a varied selection of grape varieties. Forthe redBouches-du-Rhône IGP, the varieties include Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Cabernet Franc, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Counoise. Forthe red and whiteBouches-du-Rhône IGP, winemakers primarily use Ugni Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, and Rolle. Other varieties include Muscat à Petits Grains, Chasan, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon. Of particular note are the IGP wines from the Bouches-du-Rhône produced by Château Revelette and Domaine de Trévallon.