
Vin de Pays des Alpes-de-Hautes Provence in the Southeastern part of France is home to some of the finest wines in the country. Alpes-de-Hautes is surrounded by three different departments; the Alpes-Maritimes, Var Vaucluse, and Drome. The region is characterized by varying terrains and faults. The term ‘Haute’ is given to this region because of its high landscape.
Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence is governed by Mediterranean climate. A combination of warm days, cool nights, and winds that surround the region allow for many grape varietals to grow. Grenache, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay among many more are common grape varieties of Alpes-de-Hautes Provence. Aligote is also a common white grape planted in Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence and its nearby regions. Many grape varietals that produce fine wines take place in Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence.
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Pernot Belicard Bienvenue Batard Montrachet Grand Cru is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.
Aromas of white peach, white apple, with a beautiful minerality. Also lighty salty, chalky aromas and some bread and brioche flavors and a hint of vanilla.
Paultry with cream based sauces, French cheese, like camembert, but not to strong, also sea food and fish.
Corne Loup Tavel Rose is made from 60% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, 15% mix of Mourvèdre, Clairette & Carignan
Elegant, refreshing, food-friendly and versatile, this Tavel offers mouth-watering aromas of strawberry and berry pie.
Corne Loup Tavel represents the pinnacle of the rose pyramid quality wise that can be achieved in the Southern Rhone. The town of Tavel has been famous for its rose wine since the time of the Popes in Avignon (1300's). Tavel is about 2,300 acres in size and produces about 500,000 cases yearly of 9 liter cases, plus can age for 2-3 years, unlike many other roses. Produced from a blend of Grenache, Cinsualt, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan, the wine comes from a famous sub-parcel called the Plateau de Vallongue between Tavel and Lirac AOC's.
The 20 hectare-vineyards are located in the hamlets of Oliver, Campet, Vestides and Vallongue. The Tavel from this producer is a blend of all 3 soils types you can find in the AOC:
Dry and lively, it is an ideal wine for barbecues as it makes a wonderful sipper that's also capable of matching with a wide variety of summer foods, including grilled chicken, seafood and summer salads