The name conjures up visions of lavender, sunflowers, olive trees, and wine – lots of wine – white, red and, of course, rosé!
The name Provence originates from Latin “nostra provincia” meaning “my province.”
88% of Provence wine production is dedicated to rosé! This historic region sits along the Mediterranean coast of France, bordered by the Rhone River to the west and the Côte d’Azur on the east. Physically, it’s only about 150 miles long and 100 miles north to south but its impact is profound. Wine has been made in Provence for over 2500 years, making Provence the oldest wine producing region of France. It is also the only place to focus on Rosé and is home to the only research institute dedicated to the style.

Provence is blessed with a fantastic climate, totally suitable for grapes! The region gets lots of sunshine and very little rain with warm days and cool evenings. The Mediterranean sea moderates the temperatures and the strong “Mistral” wind coming down from the Rhone valley keeps the vineyards dry, free of pests. Tons of Sun: Vines need a minimum of 1400 hours of sunshine (degree days) to produce ripe fruit. Provence averages 2700-3000 hours per year. The geography is diverse with numerous mountain ranges that mold the landscape providing gentle slopes and sheltered valleys. The soils are diverse as well. Limestone rules in the western part of Provence where the land was once covered by a warm, shallow ancient sea. In the eastern part the soil is predominantly chrystalline schist (granite) and, in one small area, volcanic.